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Can a ligament tear in the knee cause pain when straightening the leg? can a ligament tear be seen on a mri ? please explain thank you for everything
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Yes: Ligament injury could cause pain when you straightening your leg, and can be seen on the mri. Good luck.
Answered 7/9/2016
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Yes.yes.: Ligament tears can hurt on extension of knee. Ligament tears are well seen on mri.
Answered 7/29/2016
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