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Burning Pain, Knee Locking Up. Wearing Tensor. Fell Down On Knee. Diagnosed As Chondramalacia Of Medical Patellar Facette. I It Due To Fall?
I recently fell right on my knee....started having burning pain,....knee locking up...two incidents...when walking to much...was wearing tensor and cane at teh time...also felt as if knee was swaying a bit from side to side...mri just done...but had physio times two prior to results...ultrasound was done on it, friday still sore....now results came in today grade 4 chondromalacia of the medial patellar facette....could the fall have caused this...i am in pain
Wed, 31 Jul 2013
hi.Thanks for using healthcaremagic.I have gone through your history.It seems that you have injured some ligaments mainly menisci due to fall.ligament injury can cause pain,instability and locking.It is advisable to visit orthopaedic surgeon.If required he may advice you arthroscopy..You can take pain killers for pain.hope i have addressed your concern
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