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Is it possible for a muscle strain to cause knee pain?
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Muscle strain: Yes, especially if the muscle crosses the knee joint--quads, hams, etc.
Answered 4/20/2023
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Absolutely: There are several muscles that cross the knee joint to allow motion and several that attach on the bones around the knee. Inflammation or straining any of them can cause knee pain.
Answered 6/5/2018
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