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What would experts say? could a knee injury cause pain else where in your leg?

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Yes: Knee pain can be referred up toward the hip or down the shin or calf.

Answered 2/1/2016

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Dr. Alexander Sah answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

If other body parts start to compensate for the knee injury, then yes, it could lead to pain elsewhere in the body.

Answered 6/14/2021

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