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Constant pain in knee and clicks when walking for 3 weeks pain now moving down to shin. no injury. not a sports player. 25 female. what could it be?

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Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Anterior knee pain: This is often caused by patello-femoral syndrome in younger women. It results from an imbalance in the muscles pulling on the kneecap which can cause inflammation (pain, clicking). Physical therapy often helps - the most important part of treatment is strengthening the quadriceps.

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Answered 10/16/2015

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A member asked:

Constant pain in knee and clicks when walking for 3 weeks pain now moving down to shin. no injury. not a sports player. 25 female. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Susan Arnoult answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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