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Is knee discoloration/bruising and possible swelling from an old surgery something of serious concern or is resting sufficient? possible causes?
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Bruising: I am not sure of your prior surgery, but that knee would be more prone to getting swollen. I SEE no reason to assume some bad problem so treating conservatively, ice and nsaid appropriate. If problem not improving get checked.
Answered 8/9/2016
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