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My knee was injured during a soccer game. i have pain along the lateral side. also, i have pain behind my knee that leads down to my calf. why?
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See a doctor: An examination will be needed to determine the cause of your knee pain. Mechanism of injury ( how it occurred) and the presence of swelling and/ or instability of the joint are important factors in determining the nature of the injury.
Answered 1/28/2015
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