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Why does my knee hurt when i barely touch it? and why is it swollen and not getting better? and why does my knee hurt to put the covers on? and why does it hurt when i bend it but does not hurt as much when it is straightened?

Q: why does my knee hurt when i barely touch it? and why is it swollen and not getting better? and why does my knee hurt to put the covers on? and why does it hurt when i bend it but does not hurt as much when it is straightened?

: Those are all good question. See your PCP or orthopedic surgeon for exam , diagnosis and treatment. There are many possible causes and thus impossible from information provided.

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

Those are all good question. See your PCP or orthopedic surgeon for exam , diagnosis and treatment. There are many possible causes and thus impossible from information provided.

Answered 1/20/2023

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A member asked:

Why does my knee hurt when i barely touch it? and why is it swollen and not getting better? and why does my knee hurt to put the covers on? and why does it hurt when i bend it but does not hurt as much when it is straightened?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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