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Hi, for the last week my knees have been buckling and my leg gives out for a second and goes back to normal but causes ankle pain. any insight?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Knee buckling: Do the knees buckle because of pain or because of weakness? There could be a knee problem or muscle weakness as the cause of the buckling. An orthopedic surgeon may be the best person to evaluate you for diagnosis and treatment.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 5/1/2014

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A member asked:

Hi, for the last week my knees have been buckling and my leg gives out for a second and goes back to normal but causes ankle pain. any insight?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Paudel agreed

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