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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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Dr. Edwin Perez answered

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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

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 5/28/2016

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A member asked:

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

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edwin Perez answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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