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What Causes Sharp Shooting Pain In The Knee?
Question: I'm not sure if tore the carlidge in my left knee or if i pinched it. i was wondering what the SHARP shooting pain that i can only decribe as contractions that i feel are saying something different my mom had the same symtoms and it was a flap that was causing all the pain
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Brief Answer:
cartilage tear
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The sharp shooting pain in the knee often has to do with a meniscus tear. The meniscus is the cartilage that lines the joint space. Sometimes a flap of this moves around and when it gets pinched it can cause pain and locking of the knee. The only way to have a firm diagnosis of cartilage tear is to get an MRI.
First see your regular doctor and then you may need a referral to an orthopedic doctor for an opinion about whether or not surgery is needed to repair the meniscus.
A knee brace may help stabilize the knee.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
cartilage tear
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The sharp shooting pain in the knee often has to do with a meniscus tear. The meniscus is the cartilage that lines the joint space. Sometimes a flap of this moves around and when it gets pinched it can cause pain and locking of the knee. The only way to have a firm diagnosis of cartilage tear is to get an MRI.
First see your regular doctor and then you may need a referral to an orthopedic doctor for an opinion about whether or not surgery is needed to repair the meniscus.
A knee brace may help stabilize the knee.
Let me know if you have further questions.
Dr. Robinson
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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