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I'm 18, i woke up with pain radiating from my knee, down the front of my leg and through my ankle and foot. what could this be??

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Sciatica: It would be a little unusual in an 18 year old, but one possible cause is a "sciatica". The most common nerve root involved is L5 which follows the distribution you are describing. There are other possibilities as well, such as a tendonitis of the anterior tibial tendon; I would not hesitate to be seen if it persists.

Dr Miller agreed

Answered 10/9/2015

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