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A 22-year-old male asked:
i am experiencing knee buckling and nerve pain. feels like a constant dead leg.the following also describes me: knee weakness. what should i do?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Amber Patel answered
Dentistry 13 years experience
Yes : Go to a family practice physician and get a physical.
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Dr. David Trettin answered
Orthopedic Surgery 33 years experience
Get examination: Your symptoms suggest pain coming from another source , other than the knee. Possibly your lower back., but a good history and physical examination would determine the whether a primary knee problem, lower back issue or peripheral nerve deal. Get examined ! Best of Luck!
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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered
Hand Surgery 35 years experience
Numbness weakness: In a joint or extremity can be from injury or nerve compression, get evaluated by a medical provider very soon before things worsen
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