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Popping In The Knee. Severe Pain With Swelling. Chances Of A Torn Meniscus? Need Surgery?
I was running yesterday morning. Nothing unusual but my knee popped. I couldn t keep going. It s gotten more sore. It doesnt seam real swollen. I m limping pretty good and it hurts to bend too far or straighten all the way. I m 44. Guessing torn meniscus . Will it make it worse to walk on it? If it is torn can it heal without surgery?
Thu, 11 Jul 2013
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It appears from your history that you might have sustained a meniscal tear. I would advise you undergo an X-ray to make sure there is no fracture. You need to rest the knee to avoid worsening of the condition. If it is a tear it would require a surgery for correction.
It appears from your history that you might have sustained a meniscal tear. I would advise you undergo an X-ray to make sure there is no fracture. You need to rest the knee to avoid worsening of the condition. If it is a tear it would require a surgery for correction.
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Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.
From the description, Either you might have MENISCAL injury or CRUCIATE LIGAMENT injury.
MRI scan is a must to diagnose these conditions.
Meniscus is a relatively avascular structure (without blood supply except for the periphery), so the chances of a torn meniscus to heal naturally is less (except when the tear is in the periphery).
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon and follow his advice accordingly.
Wish you a quick recovery. Regards
From the description, Either you might have MENISCAL injury or CRUCIATE LIGAMENT injury.
MRI scan is a must to diagnose these conditions.
Meniscus is a relatively avascular structure (without blood supply except for the periphery), so the chances of a torn meniscus to heal naturally is less (except when the tear is in the periphery).
I suggest you to consult an orthopedic surgeon and follow his advice accordingly.
Wish you a quick recovery. Regards
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