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I have been getting strange pain in my knee.it feels like a charlie horse under and around my kneecap. what could that be?
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It could be patellofemoral syndrome. You should have your primary care evaluate and refer to therapy. There are other possible causes that your PCP can evaluate for as well
Answered 10/6/2021
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Could be tendonitis or other soft tissue strain. Rest, ice, anti-inflammatories may resolve it.
Answered 10/10/2021
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