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My knee is constantly either just sore or pounding with pain. sometimes i can't walk on it idk what i did to it. but could it be arthritis i'm only14

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Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Eval.: A constantly painful knee in a 16 year old is not normal and necessitates a through evaluation by an orthopaedic surgeon. Combined with X-rays and likely a MRI, the diagnosis should be confirmed efficiently so that appropriate treatment can be started.

Answered 8/7/2015

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A member asked:

My knee is constantly either just sore or pounding with pain. sometimes i can't walk on it idk what i did to it. but could it be arthritis i'm only14

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Deberardino answered

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