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How Should Rapidly Increasing Knee Pain Leading To Weakness, Popping Sensations And Stiffness Be Treated?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jul 2022
Question: I am having knee pain that began two weeks ago and is rapidly increasing. Weakness, popping, pain, stiffness. I cannot stand up without using my arms to pull up because of the pain/weakness in my knee. I am to limp while walking. I am a 37 year old female,
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Need to rule out gout and septic arthritis

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

After onset persistent knee pain in a young woman is mainly concerning for 3 reasons- septic arthritis (infection), gout (due to the formation of urate crystals in the joint) or trauma (which I believe has not happened to your knee).

Physical examination, X-ray of the knee joint and arthrocentesis (joint fluid analysis) are required at this point to come to a definite condition.

Infection is especially concerning as it can cause severe joint damage. So please be advised to follow up with the urgent care or your primary care provider as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, apply a cold compress, continue Ibuprofen.
Take rest, keep the affected leg elevated

Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
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How Should Rapidly Increasing Knee Pain Leading To Weakness, Popping Sensations And Stiffness Be Treated?

Brief Answer: Need to rule out gout and septic arthritis Detailed Answer: Hello, After onset persistent knee pain in a young woman is mainly concerning for 3 reasons- septic arthritis (infection), gout (due to the formation of urate crystals in the joint) or trauma (which I believe has not happened to your knee). Physical examination, X-ray of the knee joint and arthrocentesis (joint fluid analysis) are required at this point to come to a definite condition. Infection is especially concerning as it can cause severe joint damage. So please be advised to follow up with the urgent care or your primary care provider as soon as possible. Meanwhile, apply a cold compress, continue Ibuprofen. Take rest, keep the affected leg elevated Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi