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What Causes Swollen Knees Long After A Meniscus Tear?

my husband was moving boxes, tweaked his knees, didn t put ice on for 2 weeks. they swell above the knee during the day. He sits in a chair most of the day, but go back down when prompt up and elevated at night? They muscles seem to be tight but with message they loosen up. He has had a torn meniscus 28 yrs ago says it is not the same pain. Ideas of what is wrong. He is 100 lbs over weight.
Thu, 26 Oct 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
most probably she get osteo arthritis of her knee due to long history of torn meniscus.
she should take xray of both knee in standing position
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What Causes Swollen Knees Long After A Meniscus Tear?

most probably she get osteo arthritis of her knee due to long history of torn meniscus. she should take xray of both knee in standing position