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What should i do about my inability to straighten my leg?
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See a doctor: Being unable to straighten a leg is not normal, the problem could be orthopedic or neurologic.
Answered 12/18/2011
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Depends on the cause: Why can you not straighten our your leg? What you should do about it is stretch it daily.
Answered 4/26/2014
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