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What cause pain and pressure in back of the knee? there is no bakers cyst. i have been having painful popping and locking? what could this be. help

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Could be: ligament tear and arthritis. May be an Orthopedic consult with or without MRI

Dr Modi and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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