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I have a very sharp pain on my left kneecap, hurts especially when going up stairs. have had it for a while, but it is getting worse, sharper. help?
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Top or bottom: The top of the kneecap could be prepatellar bursitis. Under the kneecap could be chondromalacia patella. You need an evaluation to help clarify.
Answered 9/30/2012
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