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I have a torn meniscus injury but it has now in the past 2 hours become more swollen and warm to touch and is really painful what should i do?

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Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Most likely locked : Knee, which a complication of the torn meniscus you have, the best thing to go er have them check it out and see.

Dr Bouvier agreed

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Get seen : Another possibility is infection since your knee is warm, swollen and painful. But i also agree with dr. Hadied.

Answered 6/17/2018

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A member asked:

I have a torn meniscus injury but it has now in the past 2 hours become more swollen and warm to touch and is really painful what should i do?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ahmad M Hadied answered

Dr Bouvier agreed

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

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