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Random ache behind knee when laying down or walking what could this be?
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Baker cyst or tendon: behind the knee suggest such things as a Baker cyst, bursitis, tendinitis, even consider a popliteus muscle syndrome to name a few. There are vascular structure, neurologic structures there. You need to see your physician and get an evaluation so one can decide which of these may be involved in these symptoms
Answered 7/13/2015
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