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Anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury. Rochester, Minn. Papadakis MA, et al. New York, N. I would recommend you see an orthopedist for an x-ray, official diagnosis, and to safely clear you to bear weight on that leg. I was exiting the shed and began walking when my left foot got caught in the ramp outside the shed, I fell directly into the front L-knee. I do not remember hearing any Pop, I did feel extreme pain to the entire knee which seemed to subside.
Later that evening the pain increased and my mobility was limited due to the inability to straighten the leg. JD, If you are still experiencing pain and popping I would suggest you see an orthopedic surgeon to check for injury and evaluate how to safely move forward.
I fell skiing and hit my inner side of the knee pretty hard on a mogul. I felt my knee spasm not long after when I tried to stand on it. I got it checked out by a local doctor and after examining it he said that the knee looked solid and no breaks or tears. I am taking my time to recover and seem to be progressing well in my exercises, and my knee feels stable when I do them, but when I walk for longer than maybe 20 minutes my knee spasms. It has been three weeks since my fall. Is reaction in my knee normal?
If your doctor did imaging to rule out any tears or significant knee injuries, it is possible the spasms and twitches are the result of muscle fatigue or strain.
Generally, knee sprains take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks to heal, though some can take 4 to 12 months, depending on severity. Focus on rest as this will decrease swelling and allow the injury to heal. If you are still having concerns, reach out to your doctor again for a follow up appointment or get a second opinion. Wishing you a quick recovery. I was skiing in powder, made a turn and heard a loud pop on my downhill knee…I took a couple minutes to stretch it out and figured good enough, my last run I went to help a little girl down who tangled us up and twisted my same knee, now it keeps buckling when I walk, giving out like its missing a piece of the puzzle, im using a brace now in fear im going to do more damage…swelling has gone down, only hurts when it buckles, do I keep waiting for it to get better or get MRI?
Sound like just a strain and will heal on its own tomorrow preferably lol?! ACL tears are especially known to make a popping noise during impact and are associated with instability in the knee aka buckling or giving out. I would recommend getting in to see an Orthopedic knee specialist. They can help you order imaging and provide a proper diagnosis.
I work as a car detailer which includes a lot of bending. But the longer I walk on it the more it hurts and I have a hard time bending my leg without significant pain. Terrell, Have you reached out to your doctor? If you are unsure where to start, schedule an appointment with a Physical Therapist for guided exercises.
You could have sprained your knee without realizing it and now it needs to heal. Hoping you have some good insight. Went for a 3 mile run 2 weeks ago. No trauma noted but immediately left knee swelled. Unable to bend knee without pain, cannot lift knee from a sitting position without significant pain.
Pain is mainly located medial knee, sometimes lower corner. Ibuprofen and ice help but no improvement after 2 weeks. Wondering if I should wait it out? Kevnea, It is difficult to determine if your pain is due to a knee sprain, or something else, without a proper evaluation.
If your pain seems to be slowly improving, you could wait it out and rest your knee until it is healed. Hi there hope you can help, had an accident 3 months ago, and cos them to the knee surgery in which they did a knee clean up took almost 4hours. When bending it causes me serious amount of pain. Physiotherapist saying its my nerves but each time I try to bend my knee it feels like something is blocking it and pain is very very sharp.
Waqar, Have you returned to your orthopedic surgeon with your concerns? Healing can take time, and nerve recovery in general is a very slow process, it may take one year or longer if it truly is nerve damage.
They may want to take new x-rays to determine the source of your pain and do a new evaluation. Sorry for late response lost the link to this site. Knee bending is still very limited and getting really sharp pains inside and around the knee cap.
Asked them to refer me back to the surgeon and in the letter physio wrote knee looks fine. They denying to even consider doing a scan. Discuss these concerns with your doctor and they can help you determine if new imaging is required. Another set of eyes can be helpful.
I tore my acl years ago. And they never did surgery or anyhring. What do I need to do. Paige, I would recommend getting a second opinion. See an orthopedic surgeon to obtain imaging and determine what course of treatment is available to you now. I hear a clik sound. No facture shown in X-ray. No pain and no swolling. My weight is Is required any MRI. Rajesh, If you feel you need an MRI you should discuss this with your doctor, they can get one ordered for you.
The wait on an MRI depends on your insurance authorization and facility availability. I hope this answers your questions. Happy healing! I was playing tennis and my leg slid from under me and my knee sharply bent. This time instead of a loud pop It felt like likes pops and stretching. It hurt but I could weight bear and bend the knee.
When I walk it feels morerestricted and there is pain on the outside of the knee and calf. Is that a good indicator I have avoided doing the acl again? Jacob, Without a full examination we are unable to determine if you injured you ACL again or not, or to what extent. If your doctor has cleared you then you should be good to heed their advice.
If you are still concerned, I would recommend getting a second opinion. Wishing you all the best! I went to climb a rock with my left foot first to lift up and my left knee twisted outward and left me unable to put my body weight on it afterwards. There has been no swelling but the knee completely gives out when I attempt to put weight on it. I hobbled to an area where I could get an Uber home and once home, tried to get out of the Uber my left knee gave out completely and I fell.
I wonder if this is a strain on the mcl? Halle, Typically a MCL sprain occurs when a sudden valgus inward force is placed on the outside of the knee, but it is difficult to determine without a specialist examining your knee. If you are having pain and difficulty bearing weight on that leg, then I would recommend you see an orthopedist for x-rays and a physical exam. Six days ago, on a Saturday, I was walking in a parade.
At times I had to hurry to keep up with the unit in front of me and sometimes walked on uneven surfaces. The pain was not severe and I was able to continue on with regular activities without much trouble at all. Over the next couple days the pain slowly increased but again was bearable. Sometimes I thought about taking ibuprofen but for the most part I just tried not to think about it and continue it on as normal.
However, I realized after a couple days I was favoring the knee and limping a little bit. Monday evening found me caring for an active child and I was able to provide full care including getting on the ground and taking care of him. I took some ibuprofen that night before I went to sleep.
Tuesday was a much rougher day. I had pain going down my whole leg at times and it felt like I really needed to stretch it. I think I had what people call sciatic pain. I felt that the pain had happened because I was favoring my left knee and not walking properly. I took ibuprofen several times and it seemed like it took the edge off but there were times when the nerve pain was suddenly bad.
I made an appointment to see my chiropractor the next day Wednesday. He did several adjustments and said that my hip had been out of place. The nerve pain disappeared after that but my knee still hurt. He examined the knee pretty thoroughly and said the knee was not out of place and he was hoping that after my hip and leg were adjusted that my knee would feel better in a couple of days.
The knee was not, and is not, tender to touch. The next day, Thursday found me in a situation where I was walking all day again. I was certainly aware of my knee, but occasional ibuprofen kept the pain down and I was able to function.
During the night half an hour ago when I went downstairs to get something to eat, I found it difficult to walk down the stairs because of pain in my knee. Although was having trouble b explaining exactly where the pain was but now it seems to be on the medial side of the knee. Laying flat in bed or putting my leg up relieves the pain. My insurance deductible is very high which means I will have to pay upfront for any treatment or tests which is something I do not have the ability to do if they are expensive.
Do you think a knee stabilizer could help? If the pain is mild and bearable, without significant swelling or instability, I would suggest starting with Physical therapy.
The therapist can help you determine if a knee brace might temporarily help relieve pain. Hope this helps and happy healing! On the attempt, I kept my eyes up at the hoop until the ball went in. Immediately I went to the ground and after about 1 minute I was able to limp off. I went to hospital and my X-rays were negatives and a MRI had been scheduled. During this time, my knee was mostly tender on the right side and some parts of the inside.
I was hoping you would be able to give me some insight before heading into my MRI in two weeks. This is where the MRI comes in. It can also be common to have calf pain after a ligament tear. This is not a diagnosis, and one cannot be provided without proper imaging, review of your medical records, and examination. Hopefully this information is helpful until you are able to get in for your MRI.
Hello , i had severe dislocation of my knee 3 weeks ago at basketball match , i landed very bad Right now i need to wear medical plaster for 1 and a half month. Shahar, Orthopedic doctors look at a lot of MRI images and become very good at determining if any injuries are present on the MRI very quickly.
That being said, if you are not confident in the diagnosis or opinion of your doctor it is always good practice to get a second opinion. Have another orthopedic specialist review your MRI with you. There are a few reasons someone may not be able to fully bend their knee, including muscle strains, arthritis, meniscal injuries, and certainly, MCL and ACL injuries.
You will need to discuss treatment options with your doctor, but ACL treatment will usually involve surgery to repair the torn ACL. MCL treatment is typically based on the grade of the injury. A grade 3 MCL tear is fairly common in sports. Treatment needs to be recommended after reviewing your imaging. Happy healing. I have had mcl surgery before and developed a swollen knee with distinct pain right on the scar on the inside of the knee from surgery.
It gets better and I try to walk but it reinjures itself over and over after 3 months. I am stuck in a different country. Any advice? Ryan, I would try to reach out to your orthopedist via telemedicine if possible.
Also, a supportive knee brace with hinges may help you knee feel more stable if you are having any feelings of instability. However muscles behind my knee and back of my leg hurt when i bend my knee or squat. I would recommend seeing an orthopedic knee specialist for a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Posterior knee pain can be caused by a meniscus tear, hamstring injury, or PCL injury, just to name a few. You will need an examination by a specialist for a thorough diagnosis. Tiffany, Have your son reach out to his Orthopedic surgeon. Let them know about the swelling. Minimal pain and full range of motion are all great signs, but they may want to re-evaluate the knee and check for another injury.
Your email address will not be published. What is an ACL tear? What is an MCL tear? Treatment and Recovery for ACL vs. MCL Tears Immediately after injuring your knee, apply ice to the area, use a compression garment to stabilize the joint, and prop up your knee to elevate it until you can get medical treatment. Kenny, There are several things that can cause a knee to swell, including a problem with the meniscus or cartilage. Mindee, Have you already seen a Physical Therapist?
Hi Dr. Gibbs, I was recently climbing and fell and landed awkwardly.
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