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What Causes Pain Behind The Left Knee?
I have had pain in my left calf close to behind my knee for about 5 days. It is not a cramping type, no redness or swelling. Sometimes a numbing sensation down to my foot. Could this be caused by an inflamed periformis which is a common aggravation for me?
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Fri, 23 Jun 2017
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yes it is your pyriformus is giving you trouble...see your orthopaedic surgeon ..he is better qualified to advise you accordingly
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