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Why do i get knee pain when sitting and left leg crossed?

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Inside or outside: If inside can be torn meniscus, arthritis, synovitis. If outside can be ligament or it band or meniscus.

Answered 10/25/2016

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Why do i get knee pain when sitting and left leg crossed?

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Dr. Audie Rolnick answered

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