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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knee

I am 67 year old male. In very good health. 180 lbs. 5 9 . I recently feel a slight pain in my right knee when playing pickleball. When I go down stairs the pain increases and is sharp where the knee and shin bone meet. It does not hurt while I run or exercise. The stair pain is on the right side of the knee. Next to the cap. Do i need an MRI? Thanks
Mon, 19 Sep 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely get done MRI of knee joint.
By your history and description, possibility of ligamental injury is more.
You are having pain on going down stairs. This is characteristic of Ligamental injury.
So better to consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of knee joint to rule out ligamental injury.
Avoid weight bearing and strenuous exercise.
Apply warm water pad on affected knee area.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Knee

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, you should definitely get done MRI of knee joint. By your history and description, possibility of ligamental injury is more. You are having pain on going down stairs. This is characteristic of Ligamental injury. So better to consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of knee joint to rule out ligamental injury. Avoid weight bearing and strenuous exercise. Apply warm water pad on affected knee area. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.