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A 44-year-old female asked:

Iv bin told i have a tear in the joint of my knee n lots of fluid n its very painful what can be done as i can't bend it or even walk up stairs ?

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Dr. Blake Miller
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Orthopedic Surgery 15 years experience
Depends.: Depends on the problem. The joint effusion (swelling) indicates either likely a meniscal tear or chondromalacia (cartilage derangement) of the kneecap. I'd see an orthopedic sports doc to have it evaluated. You're in a tough age range that have complex algorithms depending on your pathology. But start by seeing a sports orthopedist.
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