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My knee hurts really bad when i put pressure on it and i can't walk right what's wrong?

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several possibles: There are numerous causes for knee pain including arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis or tears. Have the knee examined.

Answered 10/28/2013

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Knee is...: ...A common place to hurt even when the problem is elsewhere. Your dr should examine knee, hip and foot together.

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