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Us showed fluid front & back of knee. mri is normal. still have pain bending knee & wt bearing. cant walkcant straighten leg. ortho dr dismissed me. ?

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See details: The fluid indicates inflammation of the knee. See a rheumatologist or another orthopedist.

Answered 3/27/2018

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