Why would inflammation of the knee joint be a ""good thing"" when there’s been an acute quadriceps injury?.

Dave Slutzkin asked Aug 22, 2023

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Answer: As strange as it may sound, inflammation is your immune system’s natural response to an injury or infection.

JeffV answered Aug 29, 2023

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