This is likely due to the cartilage in the knee being damaged or degenerated, so the bones cannot slide as easily in the joint as they normally do. Lastly, if you suspect an ACL tear I would recommend getting imaging of the knee. I understand your insurance will not cover a Orthopedic doctor, though seeing one would be my first suggestion.
I dislocated my left patella to the inside of my knee 2 weeks ago. My knee is still swollen a d there is a lot of fluid behind my knee.
I also have an excruciating amount of pain behind the knee and down my calf. My doctor suggested an MRI but what could be causing this? Melissa, I agree with your doctor that getting an MRI is a good place to start. The MRI can help determine the source of your pain. Sometimes these scans can reveal a clot as well.
If you are particularly worried about a blood clot you should express this to your doctor — he can order a test to be done right away. Board got up to mph on the smallest hill ever.. Kenya, It sounds like you possibly suffered a tibial plateau fracture, and there are many different types of this particular fracture, which determines the treatment plan and protocol after injury. Typically, at 3 months after this injury, the fracture is healed enough that you should be able to bear weight, but there is no way of knowing for sure without x-rays of your knee to determine how it is healing.
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. Swelling often occurs immediately after an ACL injury. In some cases, swelling may develop up to 24 hours later and may last up to a week. A person who experiences an acute anterior cruciate ligament ACL tear of the knee is likely to report some combination of the following knee symptoms:. See Guide to Knee Joint Anatomy.
While some symptoms occur immediately after injuring the ACL, such as swelling and tenderness, others may appear or get worse in the days following the injury, such as bruising. Common Sports Injuries. Exercising Your Finger After an Injury. Ways to Control Pain Outside of Opioids. Food Poisoning. Table of Contents. What is an ACL injury? What causes an ACL injury? Several things can cause the injury, such as: If you are moving and quickly stop or change directions If you are still and make a sudden movement like a jump or turn If you overstretch your knee joint If someone hits you in the knee, causing it to move away from the rest of your leg These things can happen while doing things like skiing, playing soccer or football, or jumping on a trampoline.
How is an ACL injury diagnosed? Can ACL injuries be prevented or avoided? Such a program will usually include: Exercises that strengthen leg muscles Exercises that strengthen your core hips, pelvis, and abdomen Techniques and proper knee position when jumping and landing Techniques for movements that can lead to injury, such as pivoting or cutting suddenly slowing down and changing direction There is no clear evidence that use of a knee brace prevents ACL injuries.
ACL injury treatment When the injury first happens, you can apply first aid to your knee: While lying down, prop up your leg so that it is above the level of your heart. Put ice on it. Use pain relievers, such as ibuprofen 1 brand name: Advil , to reduce pain and swelling.
Questions to ask your doctor Why are women and girls more at risk of ACL injuries? How long will I have to do physical therapy? How long after surgery or therapy until I can play sports or be active again? Can I re-injure my ACL? If so, how can I prevent re-injury? Last Updated: February 19, This article was contributed by: familydoctor. Tags: adult , knee injury , Knee Pain , ligament , Orthopedic , sports injury.
Your doctor will manipulate your knee to see if there is an ACL tear. Imaging tests, such as an MRI or X-rays to rule out a fracture , may also be performed. If you have injured your knee, or hear popping noises or other signs of an ACL injury, call your doctor right away to see how severe the injury is and to receive treatment. OrthoArizona has nearly two dozen offices throughout the Valley, each focused on quality care, compassion, and excellent customer service.
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