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What can cause knee and ankle joint pain?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Many types.: Many types of arthritis. The most important questions are why you have joint pain; is it degenerative arthritis, or an inflammatory arthritis like rheumatoid arthritis. A good exam, x-rays, and a few blood tests are in order!

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Answered 2/7/2016

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