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I have pain at end range knee flexion. quick and sharp. i am unable to squat to floor or kneel on that knee. no swelling.what could be the problem?

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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You could have: a " loose body",a piece of cartilage, torn off and stuck between the knee joint blocking that last little bit of flexion. See Ortho. An MRI will confirm diagnosis.

Answered 8/6/2017

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A member asked:

I have pain at end range knee flexion. quick and sharp. i am unable to squat to floor or kneel on that knee. no swelling.what could be the problem?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bradford Romans answered

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