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Pain right above knee cap no pain when bent but forget putting it straight it feels like my knee is going to break. just keeping leg straight hurts ?
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Sounds like: a possible SUPRA ("ABOVE") PATELLAR BURSITIS (fluid filled inflammed sac) Check it out with your Primary Care Provider who may wish to refer you to an Orthopedic Surgeon Hope this helps! DR Z
Answered 3/28/2016
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