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I've been having a certain type of pain in my knee cap bone ones the temperature drops and i want to know what it is our if it's dangerous?
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See details: The most likely cause in a 16 year old female is chondromalacia. This is not usually severe and often improves significantly with a specific exercise program. See an orthopedist and have the knee evaluated properly.
Answered 1/12/2017
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