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Fell on knee and it swelled up and now it is hot to touch what is it?
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Many reasons: Causes include early arthritis/wear/tear, ligament injury or meniscus tear, bursitis, hematoma formation, see an orthopedic surgeon for clarity in diagnosis.
Answered 9/3/2013
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