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My left knee hurts specially if i'm wearing shorts.but if its covered it doesn't hurt much.what to do? why does it hurt?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Unusual: Your description does not lead me to a specific diagnosis. If its a problem, then time to get checked.

Dr Farr agreed

Answered 4/13/2014

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