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A member asked:

I am having medial knee pain around the femur. point tenderness on medial side with sharp shooting pains under the patella. why?

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Various causes: Possibilities include cartilage damage, tendonitis, osteochondritis dessicans. Any history of injury? An orthopedic specialist is best qualified to evaluate and treat you.

Answered 6/21/2019

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