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Should A Doctor Be Consulted For Locked Knees?

My knee seems to lock for a period of time after I m sitting and when I stand. It hurts on the outer portion of the knee and squeeks upon bending it. I m icing it and keeping it elevated. Is this something I need to see a doctor for or have it X-rayed?
Fri, 8 Feb 2019
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

You didn't mention your age, duration of pain, any history of injury.

However, the symptoms you are written is quite related to a meniscus injury, the meniscus is a ligament in the knee which provides cushioning effect.

If you feel pain on the outer side of the knee, it's quite possible that your lateral meniscus has been torn.

Management depends upon the degree of trauma to your meniscus and duration of injury, first get an MRI SCAN done to know the exact status of your knee ligaments because further management will depend upon that.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Should A Doctor Be Consulted For Locked Knees?

Hello, You didn t mention your age, duration of pain, any history of injury. However, the symptoms you are written is quite related to a meniscus injury, the meniscus is a ligament in the knee which provides cushioning effect. If you feel pain on the outer side of the knee, it s quite possible that your lateral meniscus has been torn. Management depends upon the degree of trauma to your meniscus and duration of injury, first get an MRI SCAN done to know the exact status of your knee ligaments because further management will depend upon that. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Jaideep Gaver, Orthopaedic Surgeon