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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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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.
Answered 12/9/2013
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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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