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64yr old woman. sharp pain in knee, feels like underneath knee cap only when knee is bent and general weakness. there is no swelling. what can it be?

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Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Knee pain can be com: And can have many causes , see u orthopedic physician for evaluation and work up.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/25/2016

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Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

Patellofemoral : Under knee cap is generally related to problems with the patella. 64y.O likely arthritis. 25 Y.O. Possibly chondromalacia.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

64yr old woman. sharp pain in knee, feels like underneath knee cap only when knee is bent and general weakness. there is no swelling. what can it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Bassam Amawi answered

Dr Altman agreed

Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

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