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Swellen right knee up right n left also quadseps swellen limited movement . can't belt it less than 80degrees. what is it and how do i treat it?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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? Trauma: Sounds like effusion and bursitis. Possible tear if you fell or had trauma. See a knee person! rest, ice, elevation until seen.

Answered 5/19/2013

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