Torn MCL / Sprained Knee
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- Опубліковано 31 бер 2017
- This injury occurs in isolation and often in association with an ACL tear. Golden State Warriors star, Klay Thompson, suffered this injury in game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Our surgeons break down the symptoms, treatment and recovery of this injury.
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The best explanation of all I found anywhere on the internet - thank you for the info!!! 💐
Well that is very cool to hear L’aurelle. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi doc! About a week ago, i got a really bad tear on my knee while practicing martial arts.. After jumping, I landed only on my right knee and it bent inwards along with a popping sound. I still can't bend it more than 70 degrees and the swelling hasn't gone down. I'm still unable to walk on the 7th day, since it still feels really unstable. Are these symptoms a grade 2, a grade 3, or perhaps even other ligaments like the acl that got torn? thank you!
Hi MorcaH. Sorry to hear. May be ACL. May be meniscus. May be collaterals. Best to get assessed sooner rather than later. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Did you find out what it is?
It’s crazy how doctors never want to give you an MRI, they rather guess a diagnosis
Hi Onboarddatracks. So often the diagnosis can be made from a good history and physical examination. An MRI is not required to diagnose a torn MCL. An MRI would be required for other pathology - like to confirm a torn meniscus. It is not that your doctor doesn't want to order an MRI but rather they want to order tests that will help with the diagnosis and treatment. Hope that clarifies things. Thanks for watching.
Mine made me wait 3 weeks for an MRI . Knee swollen, loud pop when injured. And he’s like, we’ll wait to see if it heals🤔. Turns out meniscus tear, swollen mcl and torn ACL after MRI. And that was because I went to a different doctor
Right I had to continually ask for an mri. But they were right though
Well yes, it’s the cost…..especially in the UK, they simply don’t want to spend money until they have to..
Everything costs if you had a CT or MRI scan you'd know how expensive it is to have a scan. Ask the Americans for an example they have no free health care so charges to have a birth ect
Thank you guys!! I’m a retired nurse and I felt like I was there with you getting a consult! I’m 10 days post injury, had an MRI 2 days ago and haven’t seen the report or heard from my internist yet. So, thanks for your help. I’m still having pain and swelling so I’m sure I damaged something.
Yes at 10 days pain is not uncommon. Thanks for your service as a nurse. Enjoy retirement! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I'm an ICU nurse..did this off work hrs. Not year but About 4 wks time.
Thank you for the information doctors...
Glad we could help Kevin!
good to know very rarely you need mcl surgery .. Ive been looking everywhere and its only like the last thing you said ha good video guys you guys seem like true experts
I just got back from skiing and got the fun ride down the mountain with the ski patrol.... super embarrassing but this video helped me make the decision to go to the doctor. Thank you!! I have a level 2 tear :/ Crutches here we come!
Sorry for delay Sammy. Hope it all worked out. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hey, i hope youre doing better now. I sprained my knee like 2 weeks ago and i wanna know updates from other people. Do you still feel pain? And if not, how long did it take to fully heal?
Great video - thanks! Here's my follow up question....I've had severe pain in the MCL area for over three months. By way of background, I've played rugby for over 20 years, ran marathons, avid bike rider etc. in other words I've been pretty hard on my body. I did have the knee in question scoped 25 years ago - and since then have not had any problems. Going back approximately six months I ramped up my trail running and biking. I did not experience a typical injury - i.e. fall, twist, side impact etc. One morning after a hard workout I woke up with tremendous pain. It has somewhat dissipated - but not much. It's tender to the touch and the slightest lateral movement is very painful. I have not been to a doctor due to an administrative nightmare with my insurance. My question....does this sound like an MCL tear? or does it sound more like a tibial plateau fracture as mentioned? arthritis? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Mahalo!
Hi John. Very difficult to give an answer without examining you. It could be an MCL but would be quite unlikely without some type of injury. It would also be uncommon to be a spontaneous tibial plateau fracture. It is much more likely related to a torn meniscus or arthritis. This could be ruled in or out by a good physical examination and followed by an xray +/- an MRI. Hope that helps. Now, Mahalo - are you watching us from Hawaii?
Great video, thank you ! ... Liked and subscribed !
Hi Mounir B. Thanks for watching
Hi, thanks I enjoyed your video. I have a personal trainer at the gym and have been doing leg presses, extensions, calf raises, body weight squats with no problem for some time. A couple of weeks ago I did some fairly heavy leg presses and we also did something akin to a lunge but stepping backwards while holding on to ropes above me for balance. It went fine at the time. I also did some step-ups and side-to-side step-ups which may have put lateral stress on the knees. No pain at the time but a few days later my right knee started to be somewhat painful when standing. It gradually worsened and after a few more days, I stepped on my right foot and heard a pop or snap and immediately felt strong pain on the inside of the knee and couldn't put weight on that leg without a lot of pain. I went to urgent care and had an x-ray which was normal although they did mention I have reduced space on the inside of the knee, but it doesn't look like bone is touching bone at this time. There is no apparent looseness of the knee and the doctor said it was likely an MCL sprain or tear. They gave me a brace (not hinged) and crutches and said to wait a week or two and go to a specialist if it wasn't improving by then. It has been just over a week and I have been icing and resting the knee and talking ibuprofen. I roll around in my desk chair with wheels most of the time to get around. I have also been doing some range of motion exercises such as bring my heel back to flex the knee and pushing down lightly with a rolled towel under my foot. Yesterday, the pain had subsided quite a bit and I could take a few steps without pain. Then I walked outside without the brace on and must have pushed it too far and now they pain is worse again. My questions are how long is reasonable to wait before seeing a specialist, and can I do any walking with the brace or should I be keeping weight off of it? Thanks
Hi Keith. So it really depends on your diagnosis. The other possibility is a torn meniscus. The treatment is very different. Usually an MCL would be full weight bearing in a hinged brace for 4-6 weeks. If it’s a torn meniscus it would be weight bearing as tolerated and see how it goes. If no improvement MRI or arthroscopy. Up to you when to see the specialist. When you are frustrated we guess. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hi Doctors. Thanks for the incredibly helpful video. I am suspecting MCL injury from soccer got excessive force sideways from the inside to outside with symptoms of swelling, popping sound during the injury, knee instability. I have a history of ACL reconstructions in both knees. I just went to see the GP who was not very helpful. I am planning to get an MRI scan and visit the specialist. However, you mentioned that MRI may not be necessary with MCL injury. Do you think clinical examination will be sufficient to determine the degree of the injury? or would it still be better to visit with the MRI data considering my recurring ligament injuries? Thank you!
Hi Min. It is difficult to answer specific questions without examining you however more commonly if you hear a pop and have instability you may have torn your ACL which is commonly associated with an MCL tear in addition to a torn meniscus. Yes examination and MRI are the two best tests. Good luck and keep us posted. Thanks for watching.
Thank you so much for the information last Sunday I felt a pop in my knee as I was walking and I wasn't wearing jeans and then it started a little sore around my knee my doctor prescribe some anti-inflammatories so it seems to be getting better but thank you for the information I feel better that I may not need any surgery.
Glad to hear you are doing better E-Dawg. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
47 year old active male in overall good shape. Was surfing 7 weeks ago and I jumped off the board at the end of the wave and assumed the water was waist deep but was actually more like knee deep. Jammed my knee. I felt some pain but wasn’t severe. I was actually able to surf for about 30 more mins. When I was walking up to the beach I could tell I hurt myself. Later that day I felt mild discomfort and inner tightness / swelling but it has never swollen to a degree that was visually obvious. More so if I bend my knee all the way if gets a little puffy.
I took time off all physical activity and did the ice routine for a couple of weeks along with some Advil. I also started wearing a neoprene knee brace after about 2 weeks. I assumed it would just heal on its own but 7 weeks out and I’m still having issues.
I have noticed that if I press and manipulate the medial side of my knee - where the MCL is I think - it still is sore to the touch. I can extend my leg without pain but if I bend it all the way back I feel tightness and mild discomfort.
Sorry for all the info. Does this sound like a MCL injury? 7 weeks is so long ! Im planking on going to an ortho clinic in the coming days.
Thanks
Hi Skiba. Sorry to hear this. Yes it could be MCL or possibly medial meniscus which can mostly be determined with physical exam and confirmed with MRI. Best of luck to you. Get checked out. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Someone told me i needed surgery and freaked me out thank you 🙌🏾
Oh no Preacher. Hope you are ok. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Dude I just got wrecked on a black slope and tore my mcl. This video helped ngl😂
Glad we could help Big Boy Inc! Get better quickly. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hello. Thanks for the vid. Very helpful. Like the banter too. I have a question (if you are answering); I just spent 2 days on uneven ground (boat) no accident- but the MCL part of my same knee is very very painful. I can walk 1/10 pain but cannot bend it with weight (up and down stairs) I can bend it gently without weight fine. IS that the MCL...? I am 47, 5'4" 140lbs. sprite. I had an ACL reconstruction 2 years ago - skiing 🙄 - no jeans 😎. Recovery went all great. No problem with it.... but I am a little paranoid. At what point should I go see someone. RIE right now. THX !!
HI Sea Son. Very welcome. So it could be your MCL but if there is pain with flexion while weightbearing and it is at the joint line it would be more common to be a torn meniscus without any trauma. Only way to know for sure is to get examined and possibly order an MRI. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Hi! I was playing volleyball, went up for a spike and came down on my left leg and then i heard a LOUD pop.. tried to put weight on it and immediately felt a shifting towards the medial portion of my knee. I cannot completely physically straighten or bend my knee, I also have a lot of pain when trying this. I had gradual swelling and bruising overtime. I went to the doctor, for assessment and no ACL year was suspected. Doctor gave me 2 weeks off from work as I perform a lot of weight bearing, walking, standing, and lifting for my job. Came back in for a follow up, doctor assessed that my knee is starting to bend (slouch) medially. Could this be an MCL tear, or meniscus cartilage tear? Thank you so much for posting this wonderful video it’s very informative and helps to give us viewers peace of mind!
Hi Antonette. So it is hard to say the exact injury that you have but yes that mechanism can cause a torn MCL, a torn meniscus or a torn ACL. The pop is usually associated with an ACL tear. The only way to know for sure is with an MRI. Hopefully you keep getting better. You are very welcome. Best of luck and keep us posted. Sorry for the delayed response - thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
U guys r HILARIOUS!!!!! I fell to the side on my mt bike and my peddle clips were too tight so twisted my knee. Here in CANADA it takes about 2 weeks just to see a dr. I've waited one week so far. My knee is HOT, swelled and medically bruised, I've continued my biking and hiking, icing it. Limping still. Tender medialy. No increased mvt upon valgus test. So with that info, would your guess be grade one sprain?
Hi Amusing Michele. We are in Canada! So yes could be grade 1 MCL. May be meniscus. Rest, ice and time. Best of luck. If it persits, see your doc for a proper exam to see if any imaging is required. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs I appreciate your time!!! I will continue to watch your vids
Hi doc, during basketball, i planted my right foot in front of me and my knee popped left. I immediately fell to the ground and i could feel that i knee wasn't stable. I went to the ER and they braced my knee with a brace that limits any motion of the knee. After wearing this brace for 3 days and using crutches, I went to the doctors and they did a physical examination. The doctor then said he was pretty sure that i hadn't torn anything so they took away the brace and lightly rapped it. Now after 4 days, my knee is a lot better with no swelling and no pain but it still feels like it's out of place. What does this mean? Thanks.
Hi AB JW. It is hard to diagnose your injury without examining you however a physical examination and imaging would typically be able to rule out a torn ACL or MCL. Usually as you regain your range of motion and strength, the injury will declare itself. If you have an ongoing sense of instability, you should be re-examined. Hope that helps.
Is there a trade off between stiffness and the speed of healing? Some guidance indicates that immobilizing the knee will speed the MCL healing process. Your guidance indicates that knee mobility during healing is important.
Hi Mike. It is always a balance but if you have instability due to the severity of your injury, it is critical to immobilize and let it heal before strengthening and working on range of motion. Hope that answers the question. And thanks for watching.
Talking With Docs - Thanks for the reply and advice. Love the show and format. Keep it up.
I am 66 and in pretty good shape. I have always done some daily form of exercise. About 12 years ago I injured my mcl in right leg. When I do too much or certain yoga moves pain flares up. I’ve been doing a group weight training class for about 6 months. Also doing a Balance/Flex class that’s a cross between yoga and Pilates. I’m frustrated because I try so hard to stay in shape along with healthy eating and lifestyle. I’ve spent the last 3 days in bed and icing due to injuring it again! I’m wondering at what point do I start doing rehab type of exercises at home? I want it to heal correctly but I also want to keep strength and a range of motion. Thank you!
Hi sandra. Ideally you should be assessed and have your diagnosis confirmed. Once the initial pain has subsided rehab exercises can begin. You also want to ascertain whether or not you require a brace of any sort. Good luck and thanks for watching!
I hope the knee issue was resolved 🙂
I fell off from my bike two weeks ago that got my left leg stepping on to the ground and twisted a little bit clockwise. I put on compression bandage for 12 days and now on a knee brace. There is no swelling anymore. I can do ducky walk and ducky squat but I cannot stand with just one injured leg. Also it still cannot be fully bent and straightened. I went to the orthopedics immediately after the injury. They took X-rays and did all sorts of tests and said that I just got a sprain. Am I just worrying too much as I thought two weeks a really long time already. I will have a follow up appointment next week.
Hi Rudy. Often 4-6 weeks. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hello Doctor. First of all i love your videos. God bless. I hope you answer me. I hurt my mcl (2nd grade) in february 15. the Pain is almost gone i only feel it if i train leg day in the gym. But when i sit down on my knees it still hurts a bit on the inside. And i also feel a little instability when i lay on the side and lift my leg up and swing it down. So i think its not healed 100%. But 6 months past now. Do you think or would you say this ist normal and it will get better or is there something like it always will be instable. I would be very happy about an answer. (Sorry for the bad english its not my mother language)
Hi ILMS. Your English is fine! So it often can take more than 6 months. Best advice is to get reassessed to check stability of the knee. Sometimes patients do require bracing for longer periods of time. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
I popped my knee pretty bad sparring in jiu jitsu. I've tweaked them both many times with just some pain for a few days/weeks, but this one was much worse with a defined audible pop. Happened on rotation of knee towards inside of leg with force from sparring partner extending the rotation. Pain when I palpate just above knee on inside, feels like right on the ligament. Can actually feel the ligament to touch there whereas doesn't seem to be as pronounced on uninjured side. Can bear weight but quick change of direction or rotation isn't good, and if I stand on the uninjured leg and raise my leg inward with my hands (painfully of course) when I let go I'm unable to support it falling back to the ground very much along with increased pain. Pretty sure I need to just ice/rest so I am waiting out going to get diagnosis for a few weeks on advice of a PA friend. But I do see the value in physical therapy if I'm not going to go in. I was wondering if you can share any resources that you would personally recommend for PT.
Hi tschwicht. It is always best to discuss this with a therapist if you have access. We do not specifically endorse any specific therapy site. Sorry. Good luck
Hi. Thank you for the video. Is there a hinged-knee brace you can recommend for online purchase in the US? Thanks.
Hi Jeffrey. Not really. Best to try a few and figure out how much rigidity you can tolerate. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
About a month ago I took a helmet to the inside of my knee but it was like the impact shot through the other side of my knee. It swelled up a lot but now it’s gone down a lot but still slightly swollen. There’s still stiffness there but I can bend it with and without the brace I just can bend it fully how I want without thinking I might make it worse but I can do certain leg workouts and do the stationary bike. Could this be a grade 2 mcl injury?
Hi Mobbin4christ. So it could be your MCL. Without an examination and possibly an MRI it would be hard to say for sure. Usually the MCL will get better with time and physio. Hope that helps. Best of luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Greetings and thank you for the information. Our 16 year old daughter sprained her MCL for the 8th time in the past three years this past weekend. Generally grade 2's. We let it fully heal every time, yet it keeps happening. So far this is the 3rd time in 2021. Very frustrating, as she is looking to play collegiately. Is there such thing as a loose MCL? If so, is there a surgical fix? We saw Internal brace, etc, but don't know those are only for complete tears. Thank you.
Hi Exit 72. So it can become slightly loose with multiple trauma. Surgery to tighten a loose MCL is not done commonly. Braces are a very good option for sure. Best to see someone for a formal assessment. Good luck to your daughter. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
How do you heal it the other times?
Hilarious and informative! Although I was wearing ski pants.
Hi Bridgepath Career Advisors. Thanks so much for the positive feedback. We work hard on providing useful information in a somewhat entertaining format. No jeans is good. Good luck and thanks so much for watching.
Hey so I’m at the point where my leg has gotten stiff and I can’t bend it at all. Is this because I’ve been wearing the brace for about a week into the healing of the MCL?
Hi Hector. Sorry for the delay. Yes at first it can be stiff which is a good thing to allow it to heal. Then the physio starts. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
Hello, i fell on the ice on 2/12 and injured my left knee Anyways, I’m just trying to get more feedback. There wasn’t much swelling and while I can walk on it, it gets extremely painful after a while and I have to sit down. It’s also very painful when I sit down for a long period and try to get up. It feels unstable. The range of motion has improved but it’s very painful to stretch it out fully or try to bend it in. It feels weak and unstable at times particularly when I pivot or turn. That’s when I hear crunching/popping back and forth. Bending the knee in causes a lot of pain. The pain is all in the back of the knee. My doctor says it is possible there are partial ligament tears. No MRi ordered at this point. X-Ray was negative. I have an appointment with a specialist on 4/5. Any thoughts? Just looking for second opinions.
Hi Jason. It is difficult to say without an examination. Having said that, if your main symptom is instability it is possible that you tore your ACL. If you have pain on the inside of your knee that is worse with bending and twisting it is very possible that you tore your medial meniscus. An MRI will tell the complete story. Best of luck to you and keep us posted! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
I have a question. I fell and felt a twist in my knee the other day. I have minimal swelling, minimal pain and no bruising. I do limp when I walk and feel a stiffness in my knee as well as aches. Also, my knee feels tired but I am able to put weight on it. Would you say this is a sprain or I tore something
Hi Smile AB. It is very hard to say without a physical examination. It is more likely a sprain if you are doing well and improving. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hi, I love this channel.
I think I've got MCL (guessing by the location, description and symptoms), but I got no injury (I didn't get hit, didn't fall, etc. Just woke up one normal morning and had an MCL sprain). How is that possible?
Hi Silver Star. It is possible but much more likely that you woke up with a torn medial meniscus. Similar location. MRI to confirm. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Playing basketball and stopped quickly. I felt my right knee move out of place but no pop or sounds. I got up - stopped playing and walked around a bit to walk it off. At one point oil twisted when walking and felt my knee noticeable - then walking up a step at home my knee fave out. That was 9am. I went to an orthopedic dr at 3pm. No real swelling, no intolerable pain, no bruising. Told her all that happened she took an xray - all clear. She tested for torn ligaments. She gave me a good brace with rods on each side. Told me to come back in 6 weeks - if I still wanted too. Didn’t think I needed an mri now. She seems not concerned that I tore anything. Your thoughts?
May be MCL for which you wouldn't need an MRI. if it's your ACL you will
I'm going to the physical therapist for an assessment in a few days. I'm not sure if I have injured my MCL, or torn my meniscus. I'm not an athlete, my injury was I think due to plant-and-pivot type events, twice within a couple of weeks. I both heard and felt a pop, and immediately had extreme funny bone type pain on the inner side of my right knee. After a couple minutes I could weight bear and there wasn't long lasting pain. But as time goes by, it's now about six months since the first injury, the pain has gotten worse and worse. It sometimes feels like a nail is being driven through the side of the knee; walking is very painful, going up and down stairs is painful. What do you guys think it is?
Hi Lana. As we always say, it is very difficult to diagnose anything without a proper examination and investigations. Having said that, generally speaking, if the pain is sharp and stabbing and along the medial joint line, it certainly could be a torn meniscus and less likely a strained MCL. This may require an MRI to confirm or rule out. Physio is always a great place to start within the limits of your pain. Good luck and thanks for watching.
I was snowboarding today. My ankle and knee twisted when my board kept going on edge after I fell. I felt a pop in my knee. I have pain, but can walk ok with some discomfort. I’ll see an orthopedic soon to concur with my internet diagnosis. Funny that these guys mentioned snowboarding. I’m going to Breckenridge at the end of February.
Hi joseph. Sorry to hear about your injury. Definitely could be ACL or MCL. Will be confirmed with an exam first and then maybe an MRI. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs I’m in the ER now. I hope it’s just a grade 2. I can walk and have stability in my knee. So hoping for the best...
Hi,
I have A question - could ir be MCL tear?
This started like when I was 14 when I simply threw A ball in the air - I sprained my knee and fell. Now im 26 and now and then about 2 times A year my knee sprains - sometimes from dancing, sometimes by just walking. It just sprains, i usually fall On the ground, after that it hurts and swells On the inner knee side for like 1-3 days.
Could that be something serious?
I used to play volleyball a lot in high school and went to doctors when i was little, but the doctor didnt say anything much and i also didnt remember almost anything. He just said eirher live with it, either they will operate, but there could be complications.
Hello, great video! I had my knee bend from outside to inside during a sporting activity. Primary doc suspects MCL injury. I'm 2 weeks in and getting a little better but still mildly swollen or has some fluid and cannot flex back very far, just a little more than 90 degrees. Could this possibly be due to swelling/fluid or is this more of sure sign of meniscus damage also?
Hi cpro48609. Thanks for the positive feedback. With respect to your injury, sometimes an effusion (or fluid inside the knee) can limit flexion in the knee. It would be more common for pain to be the main limiting factor. This can be related to the MCL strain or possibly due to a meniscal tear which is often associated.
Hello guys, I just found your video and I'm glad to ask for second opinion . I was walking fast and it happened in a sec, felt like I pulled a muscle around my knee .It was so painful that I couldn't put my foot on the floor. I'm resting for 12 days now, I'm taking Diclofenac pills, applying Voltaren and (Ice only the first week ) .I can see the improvement everyday , less pain but still can't walk properly , and today I noticed bruises on upper thigh and I'm a little concerned. At ER , the doctor didn't do any X-RAY ,he just examined it and I don't have any broken ligaments or broken knee. My diagnosis is : Knee derangement syndrome . Can I please have more information about this ! Do I need to do MRI !! IS that called a sprain!! And can I start doing some simple exercises?? Please and thank you so much for all your information ❤
That is very vague and non specified. An MRI will often provide useful information to help make the diagnosis. Hard to say if you should start physio. Best to get reassessed. Good luck
Sprained my knee three days ago. Little to no swelling, waiting to schedule my mri no pain on joint line just lateral knee pain. I’m hoping it’s not a lateral meniscus injury and a lcl instead.
I had some tenderness but no opening of the knee when i first injured my knee, knee was stable but tender for a couple of days, trainer thinks its a very mild sprain of the mcl. Pain was a 3 on a scale of 1 - 10 after three days, i have been going to therapy, estim, cryo,. Can i brace it with dual hinged brace and return to sport if i feel fine and have no pain after 10 days. Soccer is my sport so lots of cutting and acceleration going on.
So return to sport should be a decision that you make with your trainer. We typically tell people 90% strength, 90% range of motion and minimal to no pain for return to sport. A hinged brace with help protect your knee if it is in fact an MCL injury.
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Once I was in gym class, I was doing the high jump and it was my turn. I run up and jump and I hit my knee on my forehead. When I was on the mat I couldn't move it. It was so painful. I was limping for 20 mins then I could walk but really hurt. The next week after days of sitting out in gym class it felt okay again. Only this time. I noticed a bump on my knee. It seemed like swelling but it was not. It was solid. That's when I came to the realization that I may have relocated my knee joint or my patella was damaged. So next gym class we were doing 100 meter dashes. My knee felt okay so I decided to run. When I ran felt okay but when I land my feet back down for the 5th time it hurt and I fell over. I went through a cycle of it healing and getting damaged for the rest of the school year. Now in the summer break it healed completely on its own but the bump stayed. My question is, will I be okay or will I need medical attention.
I took a mean low kick during sparring 3 days ago in preparation for an mma fight which is 3 weeks from today, everything you just said explains the pain I have (torn MCL) do you think I’d be able to fight? I wouldn’t fight if my knee isn’t at 100% but obviously it feels like it’s not even close
Hi Daniel. Hard to say. Likely 4-6 weeks unless it is a very mild grade one. Wishing you the best of luck. Consider a brace. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Seeing a orthopedic in a couple weeks, following hip arthroscopy, my knee gives out upon weight bearing. This has been ongoing for 7 weeks now with worsening pain. I have been scared thinking of the possibilities of what kind of knee injury I could have. Been researching all possibilities. Have been walking with aids for 9 weeks now.
Hi Maria. It is hard to know exactly why your knees would be sore or giving out after hip arthroscopy. Sometimes bilateral leg pain can be related to the back. It is likely best to be examined by your treating surgeon to make sure there is not something else going on. Good luck
@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for your reply, the knee issue is only on the leg that was under traction during hip arthroscopy. Symptoms have been worsening over the past 3 weeks, which is why I finally made a appointment for a 2nd opinion. My surgeon brushed off my knee issue when I brought up bad instability and pain.
Hey doc! I was training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, and I did a move where my knee bent inwards but I felt a stretch and pain straight away on the inner side of my knee (no pop), i can walk and with no swelling although I do kind of have a limp now because I have flat feet so my knee goes inwards and that’s causing pain now because well basically that inside of my knee must be damaged, I have stiff feeling when bending the knee and it’s kinda painful too but nothing that isn’t bare able except it doesn’t feel good you know, I went to hospital and was assessed the doctor said my knee is stable doesn’t show signs of laxity, she said it was most likely a sprain of the MCL, I asked her the duration until I can return to jiu jitsu she said she doesn’t know it could be days to weeks to months, but she told me next week I can go back to swimming and even stationary bike if I don’t have much pain, I’m curious have you seen this before an MCL injury that isn’t to bad and that it’s possible I’ll be fine in next couple days to even weeks that I can do some hard training again, I’m a fitness freak I can’t bare missing training, thank you
Hi Craig. Depends on the severity. Sometimes takes 4-6 weeks. We usually put people in a brace to help give it time to heal. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocs hey doc, the doctor didn’t give me a brace or anything she just told me to go back swimming next week and do everything I can once it’s pain free, so you recommend this or was this a right choice from the doctor? Because I will go back swimming on Monday as told and of course I will go easy but I also want to do stationary bike too
about a month ago I crouched down for a case of water & when I tried come up I heard my knee snap. From that moment I haven’t been able to straighten it out at all when I’m walking only after sitting down & elevating it. I had an xray done & my doctor just told me to walk on it but I’m still limping & have pain. I’m only 19 & worry this injury will affect I’m the long run. Any suggestions?
Hi Sommer. IF the pain persists, you should get reassessed. Often this will require an MRI. Physio is also a good start. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Gentlemen, thanks for the humor!
Very welcome DeathInvestigator. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Great video, Thanks, I have a torn MCL partially separated from Meniscus, and Tibia Plateau Horizontal Fx, (MRI) I'm about 5 weeks out. I'm on crutches and a knee Support brace. I'm trying to avoid ANY kind of surgery, Will it hurt anything if I continue on crutches for another month or so?
Usually we protect weight bearing until the bone heals then gradually start weight bearing. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
@@TalkingWithDocsSo I sprained my knee (mcl side) And its been a couple days I can’t really walk on my own and can put minimal weight on my knee ( i can do about 30% weight on my knee) I got an x-ray at the hospital and got told there are no fractures this is my first injury ever and cant find a way to go about it. I have a knee brace but I still cant manage to walk without crutches.
I had an MRI on my knee, and it showed grade 1 mcl tear, meniscus tear. Tendonopathy in the patella, Chondomalaca around knee cap and strain of ACL fibers but no tear. After 7 weeks there is still some swelling, but im moving better. There is still pain around the knee cap when squatting down. When pushing on the tissue around the inner knee cap, there feels like there is loose tissue that crunches and moves around. Does this sound like a surgical option, or surgery be avoided?
Hi BJJ. Decision for surgery is based not only on imaging but on the amount of pain you have. Best to discuss with your surgeon but if the meniscus is painful that may be a reason for surgery. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs Thank you sir! I am a subscriber
Hello doc, I injured my left knee 3 days ago it was during a football match I was running fast and landed with straight leg without any bending of knee I felt pain in that knee but after 10mins it was gone and I played for few minutes after that it was normal but these are the things I noticed can u tell me if I have some serious injury or just sprain?
1.No swelling right now, the swelling was only on the day after I got injured
2. I am able to put weight on that leg
3. Little bit stiffness while trying to straighten the leg although im able to straighten it
4. Walking nearly normally
5. No pop sound when I got injured
6. Felt a bit inward twisting but not too much when got injured, knee not giving away though
7. Nearly no pain in the knee
Hi King Roman. Sounds like most things are pretty normal. Keep an eye on it and if it gets worse go see your doctor. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Can anyone tell me what doc says at 5.30...tella then to *** *** *** for 3 to 6 months
hlo sir i hv a high grade mcl injury around 4 weaks ago my Orthopaedic said put brace for six week then taping for another six week, i have no pain at this time and am using hinge knee brace all time in day and night little bit limp during walking, can i start rahab exercises or i have to wait for 6 weeks,
Hi shiva. When rehab starts depends on the degree of injury, the patient and the surgeon. Often with higher grade injuries treatment is more cautious to allow the ligament to heal and then work on strengthening the knee. Best to follow the instructions of your surgeon. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Hii. Doctor.
I am 19 year old football player of India. My knee ligament has torn. I am doing exercise under the physiotherapist. I have a doubt that does tear ligament affected to our future bone growth.? Is it shorter (knee bone) than naturalely due to ligament tear? Please reply Dr. I am waiting your answer.?.thanks.
Hi india Jharkhand. So the path depends on the type of injury and its extent. Usually ligament injuries do not affect the growing of the bone and at age 19 you are likely at full skeletal maturity. If there is a complete tear, it may require surgery. This will have to be discussed with a surgeon. Good luck and thanks for watching.
I have all the symptoms of an mcl injury, including the bruising, but on the outside of my knee it is also popping. Could I have something else with an mcl injury or can this popping be caused by an mcl injury?
Hi Molly. With an MCL injury, there can be some lateral sided symptoms. The popping would be rare. Ultimately if you have ongoing symptoms that do not improve you should be assessed and possibly consider further imaging. Thanks for watching.
My doctor didn't suggest any MRI. He examined my knee by bending and pressing. Then he told me it's MCL injury in my right knee. Now I am under bed rest with a knee brace wearing around my knee. This is 2nd week after the injury happened but yet I feel internal pain sometimes. Will I be able to start a normal daily life again ??
Hi Jem. These injuries often take 4-6 weeks to heal. An MCL injury often can be diagnosed clinically. An MRI may be indicated if the injury was more severe or if your doctor felt something else was going on - like a meniscal tear.
Talking With Docs Thank you a lot for reply. Today I visited Doctor and he suggested me to go for MRI test after 30 days of injury as right now the report may not be accurate. l am already under depression whether I 'll be back to normal life in future.
Do you play sports? I have a knee sprain right now but it is getting better little by little...I already started jogging! You'll be better in no time, hang in there!
Hey doc! so basically when I was at at school in teachers lounge cleaning my teachers coffe mug I ran into a cabinet handle on my knee cap and the whole knee cap moved and then I started limping then a few minutes later is started running cuz I thought I was fine then it like moved to the side and it really hurt I don’t know what’s going on I got a knee brace but when I try to stand up straight it tries to move and it really hurts any ideas what’s going on?
Hi MarvelNerd. So hard to say. Seems like an odd mechanism for a dislocation though. Best to see your doc and get an X-ray. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Hello Dr...
3 days ago while I was playing cricket I got this injury I am medical student in Ukraine
Than in hospital doctor diagnosed me about MCL injury
But swelling is not going out
I am using a gel (DOLOBENE 50G)
and tablat(DEXALGIN 25G) and using long brace also.
tell me please how should I cure faster and what precautions should I take?
I hope you will reply soon
Thanks 😊
Hi Shekhu. Sorry to hear that. Usually 6 weeks and it will be ok. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and be safe.
So the MCL can generally heal on its own? What other symptoms would be present of their was meniscus damage?
Hi BJJ Freak82. So if the meniscus was the issue it would often cause sharp pain along the medial joint line. Often worse with planting and twisting or squatting. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Amazing video! I'm waiting on my MRI and I'm in extreme pain. I hope to God that I didn't tear my ACL. I had three ex ray's hoping they'd do my MRI in the hospital, but no luck. Now I can't work until I find out what's going on. I might be a grade 3 of MCL or ACL and maybe meniscus tear.
Hi Elizabeth. Well good luck to you with the upcoming MRI. Fingers crossed for something non surgical. Keep us posted. And thanks for watching.
Here is my MRI report of right knee
.Injury to ACL
.Sub condral bone contusion in the medial condyle of femur
.Grade 2 tear of MCL
.Mild joint effusion
What can i do?
Hi Rcb. Sorry for delay. Usually pain and swelling control, physio and possibly a brace. Surgery depends on degree of tear. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
tore mine for the second time in the middle of the gila wilderness and had to backpack 10 miles back to camp the next morning, tore it again tonight at work and finished 2 hours of shift. Im 17 and i have a feeling my knee wont last long
Hi blake. Wow that's crazy. You may be someone that benefits from a brace if you are doing things that puts your knee at risk on a regular basis. Physio to specifically strengthen muscles around your knee is a good idea. But be careful you are so young! Keep active and thanks for watching.
blake kuhlmann same here I have surgery last year on the same leg I think I ripped I have symptoms of swollen, pain ,and can’t really bent it because of the swelling
I have a high grade partial MCL tear (was on the ski lift with someone in jeans) along with a severed ACL, some meniscus tears. I've had effusion drained twice, but it comes back within 2-3 days. Now 10 weeks since injury, no change in effusion for the past 7 weeks (except temporary when drained). Should I keep getting it drained, just wait, or try some other treatment?
Hi Gary. The effusion itself is not a problem but can be a sign of another problem. We would advise wait and see as long as your pain, function and stability are ok. Never hurts to get reassessed though. Thanks for watching and subscribing
I walked/ran on the treadmill for an hour after being inactive for 7 months due to COVID. They really messed up both of my knees and now I can’t run at all or jog... so much pressure on both..... I have to use icyhot but everyday I wake up hoping the pain goes away and I can exercise again. I also worked for ups and often jumped back into the truck about 100x a day. I know that didn’t help my knees either. Anyways, can I please get some advice ?? Is this a serious issue???
HI Charlie. So a graduated approach to returning to exercise would likely be more successful. It is hard to say exactly what is wrong but it may just be arthritis. If the pain is sharp and severe you may have a torn meniscus. If the pain persists, best to get assessed. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
So today I was playing basketball at gym, and I have a torn ACL and went for a layup and my knee folded in from the side, what could that mean
If you have a torn ACL, it would mean that you need to make a decision about whether or not your have ongoing instability and require surgery or can perform your necessary activities without surgery. This is best discussed with your surgeon. If you are not sure of your diagnosis, this would be best assessed with a physical examination, an xray and possibly an MRI. Hope that helps
Can a sprain seem like your bone pop out when you turn? & is 6 weeks for a sprain or if it's tore ?
Sometimes it could feel like that. Usually about 6 weeks for sprains. Often requires a brace. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hello doctor i am a sportsman and my left knee twisting inside and pain in inside is it mcl injury and what is the treatment please give advice That surgery is compulsory in mcl injury
Hi Ravinder. So unless you had a traumatic event a torn medial meniscus would be more common than an MCL injury. A torn meniscus may require surgery. An MCL injury usually does not need surgery. Best of luck to you. See your doctor. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.
Hello! My MCL was torn about two weeks ago and I got an MRI that said it was an intermediate tear. I am doing well but the problem is I cannot lift my leg at all while sitting down, I can while standing but it is impossible for me while sitting. Is this normal? Should I be worried?
Hi Seham. That is not uncommon and typically it will get better with time. Is it better now? If it persists you should get reassessed. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
During those 6 weeks, how active should I be or should I be active at all?
Hi Liah. If you are in a brace you can walk as much as you want really. Let pain be your guide. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Got into a accident Wednesday hurt my knee it swelled up bad and I have a huge bruise I’m able to put pressure on it now but still swollen inside I have brace and crutches should I just keep icing and elevating
Hi jbarres80. Sounds like you have a significant injury and that you are doing the right things. It is advisable to be assessed by a health care professional to ensure that weight bearing is a good idea and whether or not you need any specific investigations or treatment. Hope that helps.
Hello just got back from vacation relaxed and got into the water ocean and pool and I’m glad to say bruising has gone away still Lil swelling but everyday I feel little better and ortho appt next week
Hi jbarres80. Glad to hear you are on the mend. Vacation always helps.
Squating and knee buckled. No swelling , but still going rice heal thing method . 3-4 weeks now walking is fine,but can’t do really any leg extension exercises squats if I were to bend on my right leg 🦵 < like this . It hurts so bad . Still popping every-time I extended it . it’s a sprain but it’s so frustrating. I want to be able to work out again
Hi Cristina. Often it does take 6 weeks or so. If it doesn’t get better get assessed with some imaging. Maybe an MRI. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
Did you heal I think I’ve torn my mcl my knee buckled aswell when it first happened I’m now in a brace
Towards the 3 month or 6 months period does it start to feel better. Because my injury is now 2 weeks without improvement yet
Good to hear. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Doctor what should I do I have a MCL injury. Still I feel pain while kicking the ball. I had shown to the doctor also he said that it is just a normal sprain. Till now My MCL pain is not fixed what should I do I had done icing, exercise also but also this pain is not going away
Hi Waze. This can take 8-12 weeks to recover depending on the severity. Some patients will improve faster while wearing a brace which you can consider. Hope that helps. Be patient and be safe. Thanks for watching.
I have injured my right knee and have seen an orthopedic surgeon. He believed it was my acl but after finding out the fluid in the knee was not blood he said maybe it’s not the acl.I am waiting to have an mri so he will be more certain but it will be a while before I’m able to have it done. I am curious to know what could be causing swelling, feeling of bones rubbing together lightly from 15 degree bend to straight, and very light intermittent pain on medial side of knee. Any help is appreciated, thank you!
Hi Luis. It is difficult to say for sure without examining you and your imaging however a loose body, a torn meniscus or an MCL tear could cause some of the symptoms you are experiencing. The MRI will definitely confirm or refute this. Good luck while you wait.
Talking With Docs Thank you!
I sprained my knee two years ago when I was skating outdoor in a skating rink, I was in so much pain that I thought that I might of broken it. Ouch! I couldn’t move it so I went to the ER to get X-rays, thankfully it wasn’t broken. Thanks for sharing!😊
Glad you are ok Alida! Thanks for watching and subscribing
I mildly sprained my right knee in October and it still bothering me 😭 I've been doing lots of physio but no improvement
Hi madelyn. If you are still having pain 3 months later probably time to be reassessed. May require further imaging. Good luck and keep us posted. Thanks for watching.
@@TalkingWithDocs my ultrasound and x ray came back as small effusion in the suprapatellar recess. Does that mean there could be a tear somewhere along the joint?
Hello! How are you know? I had a sprained knee 5 weeks ago and still cant walk normally or without a brace...
@@ferencferenc6849 it only bothers me 15% of the time
Mostly it's okay
@@madelynskulj6984 thanks for your answer! What helped the most for you? Did you rest at the beginning and wear brace or only PT?
Sir I have grade 3 tear MCL injury & ACL sprain before 2 week. What is the treatment sir , plz reply.
Hi LINGARAJ. So often it will start with physio and a brace. Best to get properly assessed for sure. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.
Hi I’ve been told I could possibly have a grade 2 mcl injury I’m going for an mri I’m 4 weeks in now my knee buckled straight away on me when I did this injury will I heal with just a knee brace??? It was buckling for around 3 days up until I got my brace to support the leg I’m walking with a limp when I take the brace off?
If it’s just an MCL the answer is usually yes. If it is associated with an ACL tear the answer is usually no. Best of luck
Does the mcl make a poping sound on a certain move
Hi David. Not typically. Thanks for watching and subscribing
So could you help I'm in Ireland have no PCL in left knee it's never had surgery however my right has had surgery twice and a full ACL reconstruction patella tendon 16 yes ago.. I fell a week ago badly on left knee immediately something up MRI shows grade 1 MCL however I'm in pain even in hinge brace plus I take palaxia for neck so have painkillers.. meeting surgeon on 15th and will possibly push for PCL repair and MCL check how successful are PCL repair.. obviously now I have another ligament injured.. should I be walking on it?!
Hi Christine. Sorry to hear about your fall. Typically PCL does not get repaired. Grade 1 MCL will usually heal in 4-6 weeks in a brace and be allowed to full weight bear. Ice and pain medication. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
@@TalkingWithDocs thanks for replying knee is extremely unstable and I'm still in considerable pain I doubt it's grade 1 to be honest I can feel when I walk the MCL and also strain on ACL the MRI report never mentioned ACL being there or also strained.. I was wondering success rate of PCL replacement or if MCL can be tightened during surgery?
I jammed my knee shut wrestling yesterday...I can walk I can put pressure on it its a little dented I've been told just relax for a few weeks ....havent seen the doc yet what advice can you guys give me ?
Hi GallonTheGreat. Hard to say without examining your knee. If the pain is mild and you can weight bear, it is probably a soft tissue strain. If it gets worse, see your doctor and get an xray. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
I tore my mcl all the way and I haven’t had surgery yet this was a year ago and most of the time I don’t notice I just have to walk carefully
Very nice Becca. They can heal for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
I just had a bad snowboarding accident ( Saturday 5 2022 ) and they suspect that I’ve torn my MCL meniscus and re injured my ACL! I had a previous ACL reconstruction surgery on my left leg about 4 years ago. So the docs are pretty concerned. I’m getting an Ultrasound and an MRI soon. If you want you can see the accident happen on my UA-cam channel as I got it on camera with my go pro! 😂 be warned it’s a bit scary to watch as my leg twists all the way around.
Wow JJoey. Sorry to hear that. Good luck with the MRI. Tried to watch the video but it looked like you fell getting off the chairlift. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did
My knee got twist and got hurt and numb but i can still walk a little bit the ache is in the inner side of the knee what grade is this?
Hi Rea. There are many things that can cause pain along the inside of the knee. It can only be determined with a physical examination and some imaging. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Hello 3 days ago I twisted my knee skiing, I had intial pain after it happened, then no real pain but knew felt like it was buckling to the left , I havmt been able to stand without feeling as if knee giving out, now I have stiffness can’t bend leg past 40 degree and tightness behind knee. No pain when not moving it and only had mild swelling. What do you think I did? Can’t get into dr for few more days. Er said torn meniscus but I don’t know. X-ray was clear. Please help
Hi Becky. It is very difficult to diagnose your problem without an exam and some imaging. It could be your meniscus. The other common ski injuries are MCL tear and ACL tear or both. Best to see your physician, have a physical exam and if they are not sure, they would likely order an MRI. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching and good luck to you.
Thank you it ended up being meniscus sprain and lcl sprain or small tear, day 5 I’m putting weight on it and feeling better, still using crutch and zimmer splint to keep knee from twisting as that’s where the pain is. Good news I will live lol
I have problem with complete MCL and partial ACL and after 3 months physio doctor told me you must be Surgery.
Can you help me ?
I need surgery or not ?!
Without surgery can I walking normally or not ?!
Thank you
Hi Zaur. We are unable to tell you if you need surgery or not. Having said that, patients with complete ACL tears will often have surgery to reconstruct the ligament. Hope that helps. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Hey I have a couple of questions. I fell moving some boxes out of my apartment and wasn’t able to get back up. My knee was hurt really bad. When I went to the hospital they said my knee was sprained. Didn’t really say much but that. They said I should be back to normal by 10 days. I am working on my seventh day. And the cath part of my leg hurts really really bad. And I don’t know why. Also my MCL is still in pain. What should I do? Is this normal?
Hi 180Mac. Sorry to hear about your injury. Often the MCL will improve slowly so to have pain at 7 days is not uncommon. If you have moderate to severe calf pain and swelling you need to make sure that you don’t have a blood clot which can be very serious. Best advice would be to see a health care professional and be sure. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
Hey, I just hurt my knee in basketball, it didn’t make a pop noise but it felt like it popped just a little, it feels stable, it only hurts a little to bend, but has a lot of swelling. Do you think this is a serious injury or no?
Hi ok. It really depends. It might be. Ice and rest and if it still hurts get checked out. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
What about physical therapy. I can bear weight on it only when bent. Been a week so far. Should I do that instead?
Hi K J. Often a knee brace will be needed for support but weight bearing is often beneficial. Get properly assessed first though. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
Interesting vidéo … 3 week ago i was hurt in my knee in a MMA training . My father who is a doctor make me « le test du tiroir « ( i don’t know the name in english ,Maybe the drawer test ? ) and tell me it’s ok. But 3 Week after that i can do heavy bag and Boxing with my fist but feel some pain if i try to kick. I also feel some instability in my knee. Is it possible than i have a torn mcl who not appear in the drawer test?
Hi Nak. Yes it is possible. Examination is good. MRI is best. Thanks for watching and subscribing
One month ago i got a hit on my outside knee while playing football and i had a heavy pain on my knee which last for 1 day and after 1 day pain almost gone and i was able to walk without much problem and after 1 month i again gone to play football again I suffered same pain as last time . When i make a move i feel an imbalance in leg and i fall to ground with huge pain . It also last for 1 day and pain almost gone but when i keep my leg in certain position i still feel some pain . Is it symptom of ligament injury or any other joint related injury? . And today i noticed when im streching my leg some poping or cracking sound inside idk what it is but no pain . Is it serious?
Hi Shone. It may be related to a torn MCL or possibly a tear of the meniscus. It can be serious. Only way to know for sure is to get assessed and likely get an MRI. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
So Umm I think I twisted my knee ( felt like it dislocated and relocated in a split second, so I’m assuming thts a twisted knee) anyways wasn’t really in much pain as the adrenaline was in there cause it was off a game but the next day stiffness was there, a mild swelling and also the pain as I try to walk it off so I jst limped the whole day. 2 weeks later it felt better as I start to re gain mobility but still not able to fully straighten it out as there was still some pain wen I try to fully straighten it going onto the 3rd week I twisted it again cause I thought I could get back to training and yea thts my story. What do you think I have?
Hi Prxstige. So there are a few things it could be. It may have been related to a dislocated patella. You may have a torn meniscus or a strained MCL. Best to get assessed. Get an xray to start and go from there. Physio will often be beneficial. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
Why does my knee make a popping sound and there's some mild ache? That happen last month after i finish an HIIT cardio workout. It got little better but I could still hear popping sound and some aching answer please I am 14 years old
Hi Rubi. It is hard to say but likely related to a patella that is slightly subluxing or possibly a small band of soft tissue called a plica. Both are not particularly dangerous. If this becomes painful, you should get an xray and see your doctor. All the best. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.
im diagnosed with mcl and its been 6weeks but still the pain is there and still i cant bend my knees i do some exercises by my doctor still i have fear that i might not get well.
Hi Carmela. Every injury is different as well as the healing time. It is always important to confirm the diagnosis and reassess your progress throughout your recovery. Physiotherapy is the key to your ongoing treatment as is pain control. Good luck.
MRI's don't even catch every MCL injury. I had an MRI that didn't find my MCL injury, but an altrasound did.
Hi Gage. We are not sure how that would be possible as an MRI is an exponentially more sensitive test. Hope you are ok despite this
So I don't need an MRI, but you told me everything there is to look for, but I shouldn't self treat myself. Hmmm, what's the purpose of going in then
Hi Spencer. An assessment is always a good idea to confirm your diagnosis and guide your treatment. That is obviously up to you. Good luck.
I have so much pain in my knee for months from jumping I haven’t been able to get any kind of help all orthopedics have rejected to see me I swear I feel this world is so curled my pain is getting sooooo worse over time I feel like being in bed my legs losing so much weight, I cry it hurts so bad I’ve never broken a bone I’ve been told it’s a lesion or mass , tumor
Hi Danielle. Without an examination or reviewing your films it is hard to discuss your specific issue. If you do in fact have a lesion/mass/tumor it is important for you to be properly assessed. Your family doctor should be able to help facilitate this. Often surgeons in more academic centers are more comfortable dealing with more complicated problems but it is first important for you to get a diagnosis and get to the right people. Hope that helps. Good luck and thanks for watching.
I slipped on water and accidentally did a split my left knee feels twisted, especially when I move a certain way. What should I do?
Get assessed. Most likely MCL or meniscus or both. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing
My knee is sprained and I have a knee immobilizer and have to walk around with crutches for 2 weeks, which is what the ER doc told me, what’s weird to me is that it creeks when I move it. Is that normal?
Hi Sandra. Sorry for the delayed response. It is not uncommon for a knee to makes sounds. We tell our patients that sounds are ok. Sounds that are accompanied by pain are more concerning. Now that it has been a month it is likely that you are now in physio and working on strength and range of motion. Hope things are going well.
Talking With Docs everything is fine, there’s days where it does hurt more than other, doesn’t make noise anymore but even after a month, still does hurt when I stretch it out all the way
I had sprained my knee yesterday playing basketball and I wanna become back active what can I do to help
HI Asonta. Best to rest a bit then physio. Some people benefit from ice and medication. Good luck to you. Be careful. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.
I went to the orthopedic about 3 weeks ago an I tore my mcl so I have this brace I have to sleep an wear all day. But I’m still in so much pain. And I have to get an mri to see. My meniscus is torn. My knee is still swollen an I can’t bend it at all it’s so tight.
Hi Bella. Yes MCL and meniscal injuries often go hand in hand. An MRI is the best test. Your goals should be to control your pain, reduce your swelling and gradually improve your motion. Good luck and thanks for watching.
Go see a physiotherapist. It's not magically going to get better on its own. You need progressive strength, range of motion exercises, mobilizations and loading in order for your knee to start to feel better.
@@aleksk4762 I did pt after I was cleared . :)
@@bellamelendez878did u recover from the injury and how long it took?Please let me know. I too have the same problem you had.
@@chanakyag3198 I did! It took about a 2 months with the a brave 24/7 an then after it came off I had to go to physical therapy an learn how to talk cuz my knee was so stiff
Hi Doctors, about 2 months ago I hurt both my knees during a sumo deadlift in the gym, I didn’t think anything of it as it felt like a bruise, however for a week after that I was limping and my knee would hurt when fully extended. 2 months later the pain is gone and I can fully extend my leg without pain, however both knees seem to be making loud clicks when bent, is this normal? I’m hoping to go back to the gym?
Hi its-WreckZz. It is hard to diagnose the problem via the internet however the good news is that if the only problem is a sound, we typically tell people not to worry about that. As we age, often our knees will make clicks and grinding noises but if it is not associated with pain, it is probably benign. If you develop pain again, that may need to be investigated. We usually advise people to slowly return to the gym and let pain and common sense be your guide. Hope that helps. Good luck! And thanks for watching.
Hlo doc. I'm from India my knee twisted about 1 and half year ago . Paining and swelling too much . And can't wear weight and can't stand more than 10 mint . Plz suggest something.
Hi Jeevan. Best place to start is a physical exam and possibly some investigations like an MRI or xray. Good luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.