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If you are concerned, it is always best to be evaluated by an orthopaedic surgeon. Thank you for your comment, Dr. During a football game in September , a player fell on my knee bending it inwards. The pain is on the inside part of the knee, a little below the center of the knee. This makes me think I have a problem with my MCL.

Hi Mikki. It is hard to say for sure what is going on but I would want to look at both your MCL and your medial meniscus. All the best, Dr. Am able to walk on it and took a Motrin which helped a lot but later that night developed near unbearable pain in that knee that made it uncomfortable to leave it in a relaxed position. I would recommend seeing an Orthopedic knee specialist to rule out injury. I had a player land on the outside of my knee during basketball.

I was told it was a knee sprain and I stopped activity for about a month then used a bike for cardio and after 2 months started running. Recently it has seemed to get worse. Did I not give it enough rest? What should I do? Taylor, If you are still experiencing pain I would recommend seeing an Orthopedics knee specialist to rule out a more serious injury.

It is difficult to accurately diagnose without a proper examination. If you are still experiencing swelling 5 months after the injury though, you should seek further treatment. Swelling and pain should not be ignored.

Wishing you the best! Right knee pain just below and to the right of middle of knee cap. Instability while walking.

Excruciating pain anytime a pivotal movement is made. When injured a loud popping sound and feeling along with what is described as crumbling paper. Any suggestions? Brent, I am sorry to hear you injured your knee. I would definitely recommend seeing an orthopedic knee specialist to obtain x-rays, at the very least. It would be a good idea to check for an ACL tear or torn meniscus.

Untreated knee pain can lead to more serious issues, such as arthritis, and untreated tears can lead to surgery. I landed awkward from jumping and heard a loud pop and had severe pain on the inside of my knee but the swelling and pain is in the center of my knee with most of the swelling above the knee. DR drained it said he took 33 cc of fluid from it and blood was in the fluid, he ordered a MRI but my insurance wont cover it until i reach the deductible so i have to pay the cost up front.

Unfortunately, the answer to that question lies in the MRI. If you do choose to wait on treatment you will want to avoid activities that aggravate the knee. If you choose to move forward with treatment, try getting quotes from several imaging facilities. Some locations will have payment options, which may be beneficial in this situation. We hope this helps! Hi, I sprained my MCL 3 months ago now.

I did the brace for 6 weeks and now have been out of the brace for 6 weeks. Is that an issue that I should be worried about? Eliza, Thanks for the question. Any time there is persisting pain, we recommend getting a second opinion. Tore my acl in the right knee 7 weeks ago after slipping on a wet floor. If you are young and active I would recommend surgery for a torn ACL.

The surgery will repair the damaged tissue and your chronic swelling will go away. Hi Jenny. Thanks for your message. An ACL tear can go along with a number of other injuries to the knee including injuries to the meniscus, cartilage and other ligaments.

Swelling can certainly take time like months to get better, depending on what exactly was injured. Surgery is typically performed to restore stability and not to treat swelling. If you have any concerns, I recommend you see an orthopedic surgeon. Hi Dr Gibbs… I had a fall about 3 weeks ago, but felt fine afterwards. My right foot tcaught in a stump and down I went after trying to stop myself falling.

The inside of right knee began to hurt just a little a few days afterwards… and steadily Grew worse. Hi Kerry. Sorry to hear about your knee. Often pain is worse at night because you can focus on the pain and the position your knee is in at rest is different than during activity. If it does not improve, I would recommend seeing an orthopaedic surgeon for evaluation.

I was recently climbing and fell and landed awkwardly. Unfortunately all I can clearly remember is that I heard a loud tear. The pain was almost immediate, and the swelling started not long after. It was to the inside of my right knee, there was a blood pooling and bump was formed and after a day the whole knee was swollen.

The pain is more to the inside of my knee as well. Hello Saad, I am sorry to hear about your fall and injury. I would highly recommend seeing an orthopedic knee specialist. I or another doctor would want to do an evaluation, and possibly imaging, to provide a comprehensive diagnosis. It is probably more common to tear the ACL and meniscus though. Imaging and evaluation can give your a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.

Hi, I have been having a slight discomfort in one of knees since I did a stretching session back in May. The pain is focused primarily on the posterior side of the knee, almost on the side of the knee, with sometimes having a feeling that the pain goes towards the bottom of it. The state of the pain slightly improved over these months compared to the first days, but I still get it when I put weight on the leg.

What could this be? Mara, Knee discomfort and pain can be caused by many things. Simple sprains can heal within weeks, while other types can take months. The healing time is based on the type of injury and the rehabilitation program being followed.

It is important to not rush the process, or you might make the injury worse. She hit just above my right knee and slightly to the inside. The stiffness makes squatting unbearable, and still active, i land in a squat which sends me into pain…. Pain and stiffness depends on the day, tenderness on the inside next to the knee cap varies as well.

Before this happened, i spent 30 years of my life professionally dancing and baton twirling…. Jill, you should absolutely see an orthopedic knee specialist. Ongoing pain in your knee should not be ignored. A specialist can give you options after a thorough evaluation.

Hope this helps. I was playing basketball and felt a strange feeling on the outside of my right knee. I didnt hear a pop but more like a flick. I was able to walk and even played a little longer.

After we finished it felt A little unstable so i tried putting weight and it and felt discomfort. I was able to walk home 6 Block but shortly after Arriving My knee had swelling mostly in the left and on top of knee cap. I also felt pain on the back side of the knee close to wear it bends. A day later im icing but it feels stiff.

Does this sounds like a tear? Matt, It is hard to diagnose an injury without seeing the patient or any imaging. Swelling and instability in the knee can be the result of several things — from a sprain, to patellar instability, to torn ligaments. Hi, Three days ago I went up for a mark in footy and felt like I got kneed in the air, with a direct hit to the left side of my left knee.

However 2 days later their was swelling on the top of my knee and it was sore to touch at the bottom left corner of my left knee. I can also one legged squat and still run as it still feels stable. And the fluid is still at the top of my knee and on the left side of my left knee.

Just wanted to know what u think it could be. Tristan, If your physiotherapists suspects an ACL tear I would highly recommend you follow up with an orthopedic knee specialist. The only way to accurately diagnose your injury is through evaluation and imaging. I would also recommend discontinuing any weight-bearing exercises until further evaluation.

I am desperately seeking assistance. Almost two years ago I was sitting on a low stool. I stood up and twisted to reach for an item. I felt a strain and weird sound in my knee and it started to hurt. Days after it became swollen and I was unable to put any weight on it. My knee has never recovered from this incident and I have been unable to go back to normal activity. Due to numerous years of military service I have many typical overuse injuries as well as arthritis. Prior to the incident I had intermittent pain in my knee but mostly the opposite knee.

This happened in the knee that I had the least trouble with throughout my military career. Would you recommend arthroscopic surgery? I would very much appreciate your thoughts. If you have been seeing a Physical Therapist they can also recommend another provider for your second opinion. I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any follow up questions.

I am in pain when I stretch my leg out straight to go to sleep and it swells up just above to the side of kneecap I twisted my knee with full weight with my foot planted twice in a row then again a few days later 5months ago Over the counter pain relic and t3 does not relieve the pain I also do the rice method I could not do a mri yesterday as the pain was too much to hold still when my leg was straighten out flat What is this injury Thx.

Debbie, We are unable to give you a diagnosis without an evaluation. I understand the pain makes it difficult to obtain an MRI, but imaging really is the best way to determine the source of your pain. Talk to your doctor about options to relieve the pain long enough to complete the MRI, they should be able to help. If you are still experiencing knee pain you need to be evaluated before returning to sports. If I have done it again where would they take the graft from?

Since you have had both patellar tendons harvested for your previous ACL grafts, there are still other autograft options available. There is also the option of using donor ligaments allografts. If you feel you have re-injured your knee, I would recommend following up with your orthopedic surgeon to discuss your injury and further treatment options. I keep falling. My left knee keeps giving out. I have to take tiny baby steps and walk with a cane.

I have to lock my knee into place before taking a step. Have pain under knee cap. I fall once every other week. Last time I fell was 2 days ago. I heard a pop and felt a snap. Not too much swelling I put ice on it right away. My left foot was pinned under the bike. I cannot lift my leg, walk or bend with out sharp pain on the outside and top of my knee. I did not hear or feel a definite pop. Right away I thought torn meniscus. I am on vacation and about a week from home and a doctor.

Any tips on relieving the pain? Leighanne, I hope you have since been able to see a doctor? Sorry for the delayed response. If you have not yet been able to get into a doctor and are still experiencing pain or swelling, that is my first recommendation. In the mean time, I would recommend rest, elevation and ice. While standing by bearing weight on knee from couch got very severe pain above the knee cap.. Should I continue excersice. For more details on how we produce our content and its sources, visit the About our health information section.

Back to top Menu. Anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury. Causes of anterior cruciate ligament ACL injury Most anterior cruciate ligament ACL injuries happen during sports, especially football, basketball and skiing. Looking for physiotherapy? Physiotherapy Your physiotherapist will assess your knee and then plan a programme of rehabilitation exercises to suit your individual needs. Surgery Your surgeon will advise you if you need surgery; for example, if your knee is unstable and gives way when you play sport or sometimes, just walk.

For instance, you: play sports that include a lot of twisting and turning — such as football or basketball, to a high level — and you want to get back to it have a very physical or manual job, for example you're in the military, a firefighter, police officer or work in construction You may prefer to give rehabilitation with physiotherapy a try first before you have an operation.

Frequently asked questions Expand all. You may also have an X-ray and MRI scan. Did our information help you? Complete the survey. About our health information At Bupa we produce a wealth of free health information for you and your family. Related information. Posterior cruciate ligament PCL injury. Read more. Lateral collateral ligament LCL injury.

Medial collateral ligament MCL injury. Meniscal tear. Patellar tendinopathy jumper's knee. Patellofemoral pain syndrome. Expand all. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy www. Acute knee injuries. McGraw-Hill Medical. BMJ Best Practice. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Chartered Society of Physiotherapy. Lachman Test. This can confirm the diagnosis. It may also show other knee injuries. First aid for an ACL injury may include:.

Some people can live and function normally with a torn ACL. However, most people complain that their knee is unstable and may "give out" with physical activity. Unstable knee after ACL tears can lead to further knee damage. You are also less likely to return to the same level of sports without the ACL. Get immediate medical attention if the foot is cool and blue after a knee injury. This means that the knee joint may be dislocated, and blood vessels to the foot may be injured. This is a medical emergency.

Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Some college sports programs teach athletes how to reduce stress placed on the ACL. This involves a series of warm up exercises and jumping drills. There are jumping and landing exercises that have been shown to reduce ACL injuries. The use of knee braces during vigorous athletic activity such as football is controversial. It has not been shown to reduce the number of knee injuries, but not specifically ACL injuries.

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