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What Causes Swelling In The Knee After An Injury?

i INJURED BY LEFT KNEE BOWLING WHEN I STEPPED HEARD SOMETHING POP AND NOW IT IS SWOLLEN ON TOP OF THE LEG BY THE KNEED. i also now have pain in below my right knee also when i step of climb stairs is this from overcompensating for the left and what could either of these be.
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Hello,

Causes of swelling in knee after injury include hematoma, ligament tear, sprain or strain, patella subluxation/dislocation, knee joint effusion, problems involving head of tibia and/or fibula.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. Purva Patel
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What Causes Swelling In The Knee After An Injury?

Hello, Causes of swelling in knee after injury include hematoma, ligament tear, sprain or strain, patella subluxation/dislocation, knee joint effusion, problems involving head of tibia and/or fibula. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel