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Suggest Remedy For Severe Pain In Inner Knee
Question: When i walk i sometimes get a sharp, stabbing pain in my left inner knee.
Brief Answer:
Many causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are many causes for sharp pains in the knee. It can be from a bursitis or from a form of arthritis.
It can also come from damage to the cartilage or the tendons in the knee. An xray can show up damage to the bone but an MRI would be required to diagnose problems with the tendons or cartilage in the knee.
If your knee locks up on you or feels like it is going to collapse on you then it can be a sign of a cartilage problem.
In order to get the best treatment you need a good diagnosis.
In general tylenol and glucosamine are good for degenerative arthritis and ibuprofen is better for bursitis.
For cartilage or tendon damage you may need an injection or a surgical repair.
See an orthopedic doctor to get a good diagnosis and the best recommendations for treatment.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Many causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There are many causes for sharp pains in the knee. It can be from a bursitis or from a form of arthritis.
It can also come from damage to the cartilage or the tendons in the knee. An xray can show up damage to the bone but an MRI would be required to diagnose problems with the tendons or cartilage in the knee.
If your knee locks up on you or feels like it is going to collapse on you then it can be a sign of a cartilage problem.
In order to get the best treatment you need a good diagnosis.
In general tylenol and glucosamine are good for degenerative arthritis and ibuprofen is better for bursitis.
For cartilage or tendon damage you may need an injection or a surgical repair.
See an orthopedic doctor to get a good diagnosis and the best recommendations for treatment.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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