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swollen knee
I have had both of my knees operated on and the bursa sacks removed.the right knee is now fine but the left one continues to swell to the size of a softball.What can I do?
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Generally the bursa sac are removed if there is infection not getting controlled. In such a case removal of bursa sac may help. In other cases either a reactive or infective accumulation of fluid continues. Cortisone injections help control non infective effusion. On and off swelling of the knee can also be due to prepetallar bursitis. You should go back to your surgeon for further advice. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
Generally the bursa sac are removed if there is infection not getting controlled. In such a case removal of bursa sac may help. In other cases either a reactive or infective accumulation of fluid continues. Cortisone injections help control non infective effusion. On and off swelling of the knee can also be due to prepetallar bursitis. You should go back to your surgeon for further advice. Take care!
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