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What Causes Popping Sensation In The Knee Post A Cartilage Removal?
Question: Years ago my son had his cartilage removed from his knee because of a football injury. He is now 40 and started walking on a treadmill 3 days a week 2 - 3 miles a day. He heard a pop in his knee and pain in the back of it. He can hardly walk on it. Does that sound like a Bakers cyst? And what is the best treatment for this?
Brief Answer:
Suspicious of anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
Thanks for posting your query on healthcare magic.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved son who unfortunately seems to have sustained ligamentous injury in his knee joint.
Based on the history given, he seems to have sustained anterior cruciate ligament injury of his knee joint.
He needs to be examined by an orthopedic doctor immediately for proper clinical examination and certain tests such as X-rays to rule out a bone fracture and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which can detect the extent of the injury and signs of damage to other tissues in the knee.
At the moment he needs a first aid care to reduce the pain swelling immediately by -
Rest for healing and limiting weight bearing on the knee.
Application of ice to the affected knee at least every two hours for 20 minutes at a time.
Compression by an elastic bandage or compression wrap around the knee.
Lying down with the knee propped up on pillows.
Depending upon the severity, the orthopedic surgeon will analyze his condition and he will take a decision whether to operate or to manage with rehabilitation.
Hope this answers your query.
However, if you have any follow up query, please do reply.
Wishing your son a quick and smooth recovery.
Take care.
Suspicious of anterior cruciate ligament injury.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, Hi & Welcome.
Thanks for posting your query on healthcare magic.
I appreciate your concern for your beloved son who unfortunately seems to have sustained ligamentous injury in his knee joint.
Based on the history given, he seems to have sustained anterior cruciate ligament injury of his knee joint.
He needs to be examined by an orthopedic doctor immediately for proper clinical examination and certain tests such as X-rays to rule out a bone fracture and a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which can detect the extent of the injury and signs of damage to other tissues in the knee.
At the moment he needs a first aid care to reduce the pain swelling immediately by -
Rest for healing and limiting weight bearing on the knee.
Application of ice to the affected knee at least every two hours for 20 minutes at a time.
Compression by an elastic bandage or compression wrap around the knee.
Lying down with the knee propped up on pillows.
Depending upon the severity, the orthopedic surgeon will analyze his condition and he will take a decision whether to operate or to manage with rehabilitation.
Hope this answers your query.
However, if you have any follow up query, please do reply.
Wishing your son a quick and smooth recovery.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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