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Do i have osteoarthritis if i have severe joint pain in my knee? sbnot the first time it happens also happen

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No: Osteoarthritis would be very unusual in a 16 year old. There are many other causes of knee which can occur in your age group. See a rheumatologist or orthopedist.

Answered 1/14/2018

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