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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.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Probable tear: Torn cartilage in the knee can give those symptoms. See an orthopedic doctor to evaluate the problem.
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