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Pain behind right knee then the next day it stops and starts to hurt behind the left knee what could that be?

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Dr. Michael Sokol answered

Hyperextension: This sounds to be biomechanical and related to your physical activity and stance during the day. Review this with your doctor.

Answered 8/26/2013

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A member asked:

Pain behind right knee then the next day it stops and starts to hurt behind the left knee what could that be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Sokol answered

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