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The inside of my knee is hurting bad. the mcl hurts bad when i bend my knee and when i'm walking down the stairs or a slope. i can still run and walk?
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Get examined: May not be your MCL. Avoid diagnosing yourself. Your symptoms suggest patellofemoral pain; or less likely a meniscus tear if you had a twisting injury / mechanism. See a board certified orthopedic surgeon if your probable kneecap pain doesn't improve . Best of Luck!
Answered 4/14/2015
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