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How come my knee hurts worse when i sit or stand in one place? when i stand the knee has to be bent so i put all the weight on one leg

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Common complaint: This is a common complaint of people with early degenerative joint disease and/or internal derangements such as meniscal tears or chondromalacia keeping it moving gently seems to help.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Alvin Stein answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Probable tear: Torn cartilage in the knee can give those symptoms. See an orthopedic doctor to evaluate the problem.

Answered 4/14/2013

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