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Hello! occasionally when i put pressure on my left knee, the area below the patella would hurt. should i be worried regarding it? thanks! i have a few current problems such as severe pes planus, leg length discrepancy, achilles tendonitis, plantar fasciit
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Sorry: Sorry to hear that. Most of those issues like leg length discrepancy can cause that type of pain over time. Consider orthotics and following up with an orthopedic surgeon
Answered 5/28/2016
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