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What Causes Left Knee To Constantly Pop And Grind?
Question: My left knee is constantly popping and grinding from being on my feet all day playing sports and working out I've taken multiple medications and have worn a brace for over a year and it only makes the pain worse. ive had x rays and theres no bone damage even though when my PCP did the exam he noticed something felt wrong. We discussed surgery as a last resort option but never came up again ive even done physical therapy and it helped at first but after a while it still seemed to make it hurt can i see an Ortho with out getting a refferal
Brief Answer:
? Ligament INjury
Detailed Answer:
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Well the sort of symptoms you are describing doesnt fit into the bone problem, but it is probably due to a ligament tear. Considering your age and being actively involved into physical activities, one thing i would like to know if your joints are hypermobile, that is you are able to almost touch your forearm with the thumb or when you bend forward you can touch the floor. This is a common problem and people with joint hypermobility are more prone to trauma. If your GP hasnt examined that part, you can ask him to do it for you.
As for the knee popping which has been going on for long, i believe it is due to Ligament injury. X ray wont show soft tissue. What you can ask your gp is to recommend an MRI. IF we are dealing with a ligament injury of Grade III or Grade IV, it is possibility it will need a repair. I guess you can see an orthopaedic once you get an MRI done. It will save time and will directly help him to come to a conclusion.
Hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries. Would be happy to answer them
Regards
Dr Naval
? Ligament INjury
Detailed Answer:
Good evening
Thank you for writing on health care magic
Well the sort of symptoms you are describing doesnt fit into the bone problem, but it is probably due to a ligament tear. Considering your age and being actively involved into physical activities, one thing i would like to know if your joints are hypermobile, that is you are able to almost touch your forearm with the thumb or when you bend forward you can touch the floor. This is a common problem and people with joint hypermobility are more prone to trauma. If your GP hasnt examined that part, you can ask him to do it for you.
As for the knee popping which has been going on for long, i believe it is due to Ligament injury. X ray wont show soft tissue. What you can ask your gp is to recommend an MRI. IF we are dealing with a ligament injury of Grade III or Grade IV, it is possibility it will need a repair. I guess you can see an orthopaedic once you get an MRI done. It will save time and will directly help him to come to a conclusion.
Hope the information was useful
Do let me know for more queries. Would be happy to answer them
Regards
Dr Naval
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