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I feel a shooting pain at the back of my knee and knee feels tight. could this be a tear or sprain?
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Could be many things: Could be many things, but yes it could be a sprain or tear. Are you female? On birth control or had a recent surgery? Any other medical conditions that could give us more insight?
Answered 6/26/2013
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