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What can cause really hot knees?

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Dr. Bertrand Kaper answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Inflammation: A "hot" knee would be a sign of inflammation within the knee joint. Inflammation can cause not only heat, but pain, swelling and sometimes redness. Recommend an orthopaedic consult for evaluation.

Answered 5/13/2020

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