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Doc can't feel popital pulse on back of both knees, all other pulses normal, what cud be the problem ?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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Normal: It can be very difficult sometimes to feel popliteal pulse. I would not worry.

Answered 4/27/2016

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A member asked:

Doc can't feel popital pulse on back of both knees, all other pulses normal, what cud be the problem ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

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