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A 28-year-old male asked:

pain on the inside of my knee towards the bottom.can this be mcl?can a tight it band cause this even though the band is on the outside and pain inside

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Dr. Elise Sadoun answered

Family Medicine 14 years experience

See your doctor: The best way to know is to see your doctor for an examination. Good luck.

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