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Why is my knee hurting again? a couple of years ago i had plica repaired and all was good. now my knee is hurting just to the inside of knee cap. making sounds like crinkling cellophane when bent. hurts to walk and ascend stairs. sometimes feels weak
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Uncertain: Maybe patellofemoral pain syndrome. arthritis or a tear of cartilage. Please see your PCM or your orthopedic surgeon to find out the cause accurately. Take care
Answered 6/23/2020
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