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A member asked:

When someone has a torn meniscus is it suppose to hurt when standing in one place? it hurts a lot to stand in one place and put weight on the leg help

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sure it could : This type of pain is not unusual for many types of knee problems including torn meniscus.

Dr Niazi agreed

Answered 4/11/2013

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Dr. Kenneth Bramlett answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

Menicus: Yes thatsb is common and worse on uneven ground.

Answered 4/25/2015

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