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Knee locked this morning then it cracked. couldn't weight bare afterwards due to sharp pain nw i keep getting pins and needles in my foot. any advice?

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Dr. Nima Moghaddas answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Pinched nerve: Can cause pins and needles feeling. Is there a history of injury? Is there swelling? please rest, ice, and elevate ur knee and seek medical attention if u don't see any improvement In a day or two.

Answered 5/1/2015

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