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Had a benign tumor removed near my patella twenty years ago. hurts if walk up hill or pull something. what could be going on?

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See a doctor: Walking up & down requires bending of the knee. It may indicate damage to the cartilage of the patella or the patellar tendon. You need evaluation by a doctor who may or may not order an xray or mri.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 10/3/2015

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