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Knee pain while first standing and climbing stairs after long flight. 60. any ideas?
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Patellofemoral pain: Pain in the front of the knee when climbing stairs, first standing, or sitting for prolonged periods is generally from problems under the knee cap. This can be patellofemoral pain, chondromalacia patella or patellofemoral arthritis.
Answered 2/24/2019
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