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Knee buckles then intense pain, feels like bad electric shock causing muscles to spasm in knee and thigh. this occurs often. knee swells to double in size right after. what could cause this type of electric shock pain?

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Nerves: definitely could benefit from being seen, PCP a good start may refer to ortho or neurology. Best Wishes

Answered 12/26/2019

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