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I have had a horrible pain on the back of my leg just above my knee area for over a year.i can't even stretch it out. what could it be?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: There are a number possibilities for this that include: muscular issues, bone issues like a cyst, tendonitis, ligament issue, impingement syndrome, neurologic problem. See you doctor asap.

Dr Khanna agreed

Answered 12/16/2014

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A member asked:

I have had a horrible pain on the back of my leg just above my knee area for over a year.i can't even stretch it out. what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Dr Khanna agreed

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