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A member asked:

I had a cortisone injection put in my knee about a week ago, and its hurting worse, and feels swollen is this normal? i have lateral oa. thanks!

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Kindly see your doctor or the doctor who performed the procedure, you may have inflammation in your knee joint,

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 1/9/2019

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