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I have stabbing pain in my knee while straightening if it is bent longer than five minutes. pain (less) also occurs while driving, bending, on stairs.
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Time for a checkup!: This problem could have several causes, from a torn Meniscus cartilage to arthritis. It sounds like it is time for an orthopaedic evaluation AND an MRI of your knee!
Answered 1/14/2015
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