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Started having pain in the inner back side of my left knee. unknown cause. hurts to straighten and externally rotate. does not hurt to bend.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Baker's cyst: You may have a Baker's cyst forming behind your knee which is restricting your movement

Answered 2/25/2018

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