HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Persistent Knee Pain

I injured my left knee about a month ago getting out of a car, I thought I just twisted my knee but the pain was getting worse. I finally went to a quick care and they did a x-ray saying they couldn t see a tear because of the swelling, it s gotten worse with sudden movements, I can t run or walk fast. Now my other knee (the right knee) has experienced a burning in the kneecap area. So now it hurts, not sure what to do.w
Mon, 10 Jul 2017
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for your query.
Noted your history and understood the concerns.
Since there is a gap of one month of symptoms of left knee pain and the symptoms have persisted due to injury caused during getting out of the car.
X-ray is sufficient only to show bony injury.
I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation.
MRI of the affected knee is a must as this alone can tell the injury inside.
Get operated if there is indication as suggested by your Orthopedic Surgeon.
Till then use knee brace.
Strict rest to the knee is the best till you are well diagnosed.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Persistent Knee Pain

Hi. Thanks for your query. Noted your history and understood the concerns. Since there is a gap of one month of symptoms of left knee pain and the symptoms have persisted due to injury caused during getting out of the car. X-ray is sufficient only to show bony injury. I would advise you the following in such a situation: Consult an Orthopedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation. MRI of the affected knee is a must as this alone can tell the injury inside. Get operated if there is indication as suggested by your Orthopedic Surgeon. Till then use knee brace. Strict rest to the knee is the best till you are well diagnosed.