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Having a hard time putting my leg out straight, and my knee feels like it needs to pop while i am driving? also hot feeling inside and out

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds like: you may have a knee "effusion" ("Water on the knee') this and your other symptoms may indicate a knee cartilage problem! Have this checked out (You may require a knee MRI) Hope this helps! Dr Z

Answered 9/17/2016

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A member asked:

Having a hard time putting my leg out straight, and my knee feels like it needs to pop while i am driving? also hot feeling inside and out

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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