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What would cause pain on left side of back left knee, down outter part of leg? where tendon is. 25f with negative ultrasound of leg last year.

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

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Peroneal nerve: Could be irritated. Ultrasound wouldn't show anything. Could also be it band tendinitis or even a lateral meniscus tear. Would be difficult to determine without an exam.

Answered 6/30/2018

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A member asked:

What would cause pain on left side of back left knee, down outter part of leg? where tendon is. 25f with negative ultrasound of leg last year.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

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