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What Causes Sharp Pain Below Knee While Flexing Muscle?

Posted on Wed, 11 Mar 2015

Question: dear dr.

i have always sharp pain below the knee at right when i walk specially and also when bend forwad....for example to pick something from the floor....what would be the reason...

thank.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This can be pain due to stretching of nerve when you bend forwards.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have studied your case.
This can be pain due to stretching of nerve when you bend forwards.
Complain suggest disc pain leading to radicular pain below knee.
Due to compression of this nerve root in spine there is pain in your leg.

I will advise you to do MRI spine
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic [pregabalin] medication can be started consulting your doctor.

Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.
Also examination of knee joint is important to rule out local knee pathology.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (6 minutes later)

Dear Doctor,

thank you for your professional reply, I will send you soon my knee mri report for your review and comment.

best regards

XXXX

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
welcome

Detailed Answer:
take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (6 minutes later)

dear doctor
please find attached both knees mri report..please advise the condition and best treatment...thank you

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I have seen your MRI reports.

Both knees shows degenerative changes.
grade 1 tear in post horn medial meniscus can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy like ultrasound and tens therapy and exercises will help.

If not relieved then arthroscopic shaving will help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

dose the tear cause weak knee flex...thank you

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (16 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
Yes meniscus tear can lead to weak flexion.
torn meniscus can catch between joint leading to restricted movements
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 minutes later)

thank you doctor..what will the treatment in this case..thanks

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello again
Initially physiotherapy like ten and matrix therapy may help you.
If no relief then arthroscopic meniscus repair can be done.
By arthroscopic repair friable and torn structures are shaved.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Many thanks for your professional reply.
Please if possible the best hospital in XXXXXXX and economic to treat my case...i will appreciate your positive reply..thanks

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
You can consult at my hospital. XXXXXXX ortho care hospital XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
We can also consult other specialist if required here in XXXXXXX
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (10 minutes later)

hi...do you have an initial estamaion on the treatment cost and period..thx

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
explained below

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Cost will be very less as compared to your country.
Cost will depend on operative procedure and facilities you use.
Stay period can be from 1 week to 3 weeks depending on treatment.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (13 minutes later)

great..do you have standing mri....if not..maybe near you..thanks

Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes it is available near by

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.

Yes standing mri is available nearby.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. 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. Chakravarthy Mazumdar