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What Does Pain In The Left Knee Indicate?

Left knee suddenly very sore; difficult to bend, and when I do bend, pain behind knee. Had to sleep in a chair last night. Have been using a cane today. Knee seems to have heat in it. I have had meniscus scope surgery in each knee, many years ago. I try to walk 3.2 miles several times a week; walked yesterday but pain started last night and it is difficult to stand up. (I am 76 and in good health.)
Wed, 31 Jan 2018
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Well , Dear in your case the first that should be ruled out is " Septic Arthritis ".
So I would recommend you to rush to the emergency . They will perform arthrocentesis and confirm the diagnosis .
Do Not take it light .

May you get well soon !
Thanks .

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What Does Pain In The Left Knee Indicate?

Hi and thanks for contacting Well , Dear in your case the first that should be ruled out is Septic Arthritis . So I would recommend you to rush to the emergency . They will perform arthrocentesis and confirm the diagnosis . Do Not take it light . May you get well soon ! Thanks .