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My knees have been significantly swelling and i have been in a ton of pain; however, the bilateral mri showed nothing. how is this possible?
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Swollen knees: Mri has limitations it is second to arthroscopy and physical exam by trained orthopedist or sport medicine specialist anti inflammatory trial can help such as aleve (naproxen) or Devil,s Claw check with your Doctor
Answered 6/22/2015
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