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I have arthritis in my knee. along with the knee pain i have shooting pain down my leg towards the ankle. can arthritis cause pain down the leg?
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Not commonly: You maybe having symptoms from your lumbar spine. At age 30, you are on average too young to develop significant arthritis in your knee. There is a chance your knee pain and leg pain is coming from your back. Go see an orthopaedic surgeon or spinal specialist.
Answered 7/2/2015
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