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What Causes A Warm, Tender And Swelled Up Knee?
Question: My right knee started hurting then swell up. No it's starting to reside but there are 4 small dark black bruises on the back side of my knee. I have not done anything out of the ordinary as far as impact or exercise
Brief Answer:
MRI , if marked swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
A warm, tender and swelled up knee should not be taken lightly. If upon physical examination suspicion of septic arthritis is found then aspiration of the joint fluid should be done to rule out or confirm the diagnosis. If there is marked swelling of the knee then an MRI must be advised as its the best way to visualize the structures involving the knee.
Let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr. M.S. Khalil
MRI , if marked swelling
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome
I appreciate your concern
A warm, tender and swelled up knee should not be taken lightly. If upon physical examination suspicion of septic arthritis is found then aspiration of the joint fluid should be done to rule out or confirm the diagnosis. If there is marked swelling of the knee then an MRI must be advised as its the best way to visualize the structures involving the knee.
Let me know if you have any query
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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