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What Causes Severe Pain In Left Knee Between The Patella And LCL?
I have pain in left knee between the patellar and LCL. Somewhat swollen but the greatest pain is when weight is off leg. Deep throbbing pain. Began after a long airplane flight and has continued for 4 months. Knee replacement on opposite knee that did not heal properly. Ortho said popliteus tendon interferes with gait. I am 55 yrs old. Injured knee that has joint replacement in sports 40 yrs ago snapping MCL ACL & PCL. Thank you
Mon, 7 Sep 2020
Hello,
Intense pain in left knee between patella and lateral cruciate ligament indicates soft tissue damage to severe extent. The flight journey of 4 months back period has nothing to do with the current episode as the venous thrombosis or embolism issues do not provoke such changes. It is best recommended to get an MRI of the knee joint of left side for further assistance and guidelines of cure.
Primary relief with following:
- Local application of heating pad
- Use of analgesic spray or ointment containing Linseed oil, Capsaicin, Diclofenac or Menthol
- oral intake of anti inflammatory medicines such as Etoricoxib, Ibuprofen or others
- Control of body weight
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
Intense pain in left knee between patella and lateral cruciate ligament indicates soft tissue damage to severe extent. The flight journey of 4 months back period has nothing to do with the current episode as the venous thrombosis or embolism issues do not provoke such changes. It is best recommended to get an MRI of the knee joint of left side for further assistance and guidelines of cure.
Primary relief with following:
- Local application of heating pad
- Use of analgesic spray or ointment containing Linseed oil, Capsaicin, Diclofenac or Menthol
- oral intake of anti inflammatory medicines such as Etoricoxib, Ibuprofen or others
- Control of body weight
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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