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Can't fully extend my knee while leg pressing, and it hurts from below my knee cap up the outside when bent for to long.

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Get evaluated: Might be patellofemoral problem such as chondromalacia. Could also be the it band. Might be an internal problem for example lateral meniscal tear as well. May need mri.

Answered 1/17/2014

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