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What causes throbbing knee pain? i got out of bed and put the foot on the floor and took one step forward and something popped. help

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Meniscal tear: There are many potential causes. One of the more common is a degenerative meniscal tear. Don't hesitate to be seen and thoroughly evaluated.

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Answered 2/28/2017

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