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It has now been one week since i have had my third orthovisc injection in the left knee. i am in excruciating pain when i try to straighten the knee it hurts so much i could just cry. can the orthovisc injection go outside the knee joint ?

Q: it has now been one week since i have had my third orthovisc injection in the left knee. i am in excruciating pain when i try to straighten the knee it hurts so much i could just cry. can the orthovisc injection go outside the knee joint ?

: Do NOT delay. Contact your orthopedic surgeon. Although rare, a joint infection may be present, especially if knee is hot and swollen.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Do NOT delay. Contact your orthopedic surgeon. Although rare, a joint infection may be present, especially if knee is hot and swollen.

Dr Tamler agreed

Answered 5/28/2021

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A member asked:

It has now been one week since i have had my third orthovisc injection in the left knee. i am in excruciating pain when i try to straighten the knee it hurts so much i could just cry. can the orthovisc injection go outside the knee joint ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Tamler agreed

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