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A member asked:
Does arthritis of the knee cause sudden excruciating pain and can't bear any weight on it?
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Not usually: Usually arthritic pain in more gradual and less excruciating you may have something else wrong with your knee how do you know what's wrong? You need a good exam and possibly an xray or mri you may have meniscal damage or a loose body.
Answered 2/18/2015
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It Can: It certainly can. However if the sudden pain is a new symptom and the inability to bear weight is also new, consider seeing an orthopedist for examination and xrays.
Answered 3/1/2016
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See your doctor: You could have a host of issues that could cause your knee pain, could be bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament issues, meniscal injury, sciatica etc. So you may want to see an orthopedic pain specialist that can tell you what is going and help you with the latest treatments or exercise therapies available. You may want to consider stem cell therapy as well. Regenexx.Com
Answered 7/27/2014
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