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Sudden Knee Pain, Swelling, Pain On Walking. MRI Done, Referred To Orthopaedic Specialist. Cancer?
My mum suddenly had knee pain and it swelled up. She had pain walking so had x ray which showed a large shadow on the outer leg just above the knee. After about a week her knee got better and she could walk again. She had an MRI and has now been referred to an orthopaedic hospital. I m really worried it could be cancer . Is there anything else it could be?
Wed, 16 Jan 2013
Dear michellewrench,
Good afternoon,
You did not mention the findings of MRI reports. Also it is difficult to comment without seeing the X-ray. By history it appears she may have have developed ligament injury or meniscal injury (a soft bone in joint).
It is very less likely to be a cancer.
Kindly go ahead with the treatment/ consultation by orthopedic surgeon.
Take care. I wish your mum a fast recovery & good health.
Regards.
Good afternoon,
You did not mention the findings of MRI reports. Also it is difficult to comment without seeing the X-ray. By history it appears she may have have developed ligament injury or meniscal injury (a soft bone in joint).
It is very less likely to be a cancer.
Kindly go ahead with the treatment/ consultation by orthopedic surgeon.
Take care. I wish your mum a fast recovery & good health.
Regards.
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