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Why Does My Knee Have A Click Sound And Lots Of Pain?

i was playing basketball earlier when me and my team mate clashed knees about 30 minutes later there was throbbing throughout my leg and when ever i bent my knee it would click and a large amount of pain comes with it. could you tell me if it is serious or not?
Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

I suspect that you could have damaged either the meniscus or the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint that is causing you the symptoms.

A preliminary xray is needed to rule out any minor bony injury. An MRI scan is necessary to know the extent of damage either to the meniscal cartilages or the cruciate ligaments.

Initially, follow the PRICE (PROTECTION, REST, ICE PACKING, COMPRESSION BANDAGE & ELEVATION OF THE LIMB) regime as a first aid measure.

Consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and definitive management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day
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Why Does My Knee Have A Click Sound And Lots Of Pain?

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM. I suspect that you could have damaged either the meniscus or the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint that is causing you the symptoms. A preliminary xray is needed to rule out any minor bony injury. An MRI scan is necessary to know the extent of damage either to the meniscal cartilages or the cruciate ligaments. Initially, follow the PRICE (PROTECTION, REST, ICE PACKING, COMPRESSION BANDAGE & ELEVATION OF THE LIMB) regime as a first aid measure. Consult an orthopedic surgeon for a detailed evaluation and definitive management. Hope this information is helpful. Good day