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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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Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

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Yes: Yes it could be.

Dr Sung agreed

Answered 6/26/2013

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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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A member asked:

I feel a shooting pain at the back of my knee and knee feels tight. could this be a tear or sprain?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Ihab Ibrahim answered

Dr Sung agreed

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