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Woke up with a cramp of the lateral ligament behind my right knee that leads into the hamstring?

Q: woke up with a cramp of the lateral ligament behind my right knee that leads into the hamstring?

: Apply hear and give it time. If not improving in a few days, get seen.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Apply hear and give it time. If not improving in a few days, get seen.

Answered 11/5/2022

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Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

You should have this evaluated by your doctor. Ligaments to not spasm. The lateral knee ligament is not behind the knee.

Answered 11/15/2022

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A member asked:

Woke up with a cramp of the lateral ligament behind my right knee that leads into the hamstring?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Dr. Jeffrey Trantalis, DPM answered

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