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Knee swelling is often a sign of inflammation. After a sports injury it might be due to blood in the joint. See more below the disclaimer, including links to our website to read more. Important: I cannot and will not respond to requests for specific medical advice left in the comments section of these videos. Legally I cannot offer specific medical advice to people in this format. If you want to ask a question about a specific injury you have, leave it in the comments below, and I might answer it in an upcoming video. If you need more detailed information on your injury, go to my website where I share information on various Orthopedic Surgery topics. https://www.HowardLuksMD.com The content of this YouTube Channel, http://www.youtube.com/c/HowardLuksMD (“Channel”) is for INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. The Channel may offer health, fitness, nutritional and other such information, but such information is intended for educational and informational purposes only. This content should not be used to self-diagnose or self-treat any health, medical, or physical condition. The content does not and is not intended to convey medical advice and does not constitute the practice of medicine. YOU SHOULD NOT RELY ON THIS INFORMATION AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR, NOR DOES IT REPLACE, PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. You should consult with your healthcare professional before doing anything contained on this Channel. You agree that Dr. Luks is not responsible for any actions or inaction on your part based on the information that is presented on his Channel. Dr. Howard Luks makes no representations about the accuracy or suitability of the content. USE OF THE CONTENT IS AT YOUR OWN RISK. Use this as a stepping stone to improve your discussion with your surgeon. Research is changing every month. The views expressed here may not be relevant in the coming years. This video is for your education only... This is NOT meant as medical advice. Please remember, while I appreciate your questions, I cannot and will not offer specific medical advice by email, online, or in the comments at the end of these videos. My responses are meant to provide general medical information and education. Please talk with your physician or health care provider for your specific orthopedic and medical concerns. Your knee might swell for many reasons. By far the most common reason our knee swells is because of inflammation. The most common cause of inflammation is osteoarthritis. Other potential causes of swelling include: Lyme disease, meniscus tears, cartilage injury, ligament injuries, gout, CPPD, and patella chondromalacia. The key issue when we evaluate you in the office is finding out what is causing the inflammation. This post goes into more detail. https://www.howardluksmd.com/knee/why-is-my-knee-swollen/