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67 years old. Had knee surgery for torn meniscus (sp?) 4 years ago. My right knee is swollen above knee and leg above the knee. Very visible difference between left and right knee/leg. The entire right leg seems larger than the left. Pain when walking. Very puffy on inner side of knee left side of above knee cap but hole knee is swollen. This has not changed. No swelling has gone down remains the same. Photos enclosed. discoloration is scars from a fire in 94. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I also heart issues , had bypass, defib. installed and infarction rate 21.
67 years old. Had knee surgery for torn meniscus (sp?) 4 years ago. My right knee is swollen above knee and leg above the knee. Very visible difference between left and right knee/leg. The entire right leg seems larger than the left. Pain when walking. Very puffy on inner side of knee left side of above knee cap but hole knee is swollen. This has not changed. No swelling has gone down remains the same. Photos enclosed. discoloration is scars from a fire in 94. XXXXXXX XXXXXXX I also heart issues , had bypass, defib. installed and infarction rate 21.
Brief Answer:
It can be knee arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and seen your images. your knee is swollen. Pain and swelling in knee seems to be due to arthritis. Before I advised you anything I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1. Do you have pain during squatting or sitting cross leg?
2.Do you have abnormal gait, sways on both side during walking?
3. Any x rays of the knee joint?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. Thanks
It can be knee arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case and seen your images. your knee is swollen. Pain and swelling in knee seems to be due to arthritis. Before I advised you anything I would like to know little detail of the illness.
1. Do you have pain during squatting or sitting cross leg?
2.Do you have abnormal gait, sways on both side during walking?
3. Any x rays of the knee joint?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. Thanks
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
Answered : 4486 Questions
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