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Suggest Remedy For Weakness And Stiffness In Left Knee After A Sprain

Hi, I had knee sprain two years back. Now my left knee is still weak and I can t run properly. Last year when I showed to a doctor, no problems were found in my bones. But still if I bend my left knee too much, I feel like knee got twisted and joint gets locked. When I try to straighten it, a sound comes and then only it gets back to normal. I am not sure what is wrong. So, can you tell me what is wrong? Thank you.
Tue, 12 May 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the weakness and stiffness involving left knee after a sprain do indicate underlying structural damage at various level with varying degree of involvement. There can be possible damage to:
* Medial or lateral collateral ligament
* Anterior or posterior cruciate ligament
* Medial or lateral meniscus

A detailed physical examination with ortho surgeon are needed to get complete clinical diagnosis to evaluate:
* Anterior and posterior drawer sign
* Medial and lateral meniscal signs
* Range of motion with degree

Support can be obtained with an MRI of the knee for the final tissue diagnosis at microscopic level.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Weakness And Stiffness In Left Knee After A Sprain

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the weakness and stiffness involving left knee after a sprain do indicate underlying structural damage at various level with varying degree of involvement. There can be possible damage to: * Medial or lateral collateral ligament * Anterior or posterior cruciate ligament * Medial or lateral meniscus A detailed physical examination with ortho surgeon are needed to get complete clinical diagnosis to evaluate: * Anterior and posterior drawer sign * Medial and lateral meniscal signs * Range of motion with degree Support can be obtained with an MRI of the knee for the final tissue diagnosis at microscopic level. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon