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I was in an accident with a boat trailer hitting my right knee from the left side. it swelled up hours later. do i have a meniscus tear in my knee?

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Dr. Arthur Mandelin answered

Can't tell: A lot of things can cause knee swelling. If the injury does not improve over time, some form of imaging such as an MRI might given an answer.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

I was in an accident with a boat trailer hitting my right knee from the left side. it swelled up hours later. do i have a meniscus tear in my knee?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Arthur Mandelin answered

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