Both knees

What does "Both knees" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"Both knees" in a medical context simply refers to the two knee joints of a person's body. The knee is the joint where the thigh bone meets the large bone of the lower leg. When a doctor or medical report mentions "both knees", it means that whatever condition, symptom, or treatment being discussed applies to or affects both of these joints. It's a way of specifying that the issue isn't isolated to just one knee, but involves both.

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