Internal derangement of knee is chronic condition that interferes with normal knee joint function. It can occur due to ligament injury, loose pieces of cartilage or bone in the knee joint or a meniscus tear. It can cause pain and discomfort. Treatment includes resting, cold packs, compression using elastics, and elevation of leg. Exercises like the knee extension, knee flexion, heel and calf raises, wall squats, swimming can strengthen the knees.
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Why do I have knee pain 12 years after surgery?
Query: Hi doctor,I had arthroscopic knee bilateral chondromalacia patella joint debridement done before 12 years. Now, the pain had started again and I am having some swelling. Please suggest what I should do. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Here are a few suggestions. I suggest anti-inflammatory tablet like Voveran 75 mg (Diclofenac) twice a day after meals. Consult your doctor, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent. For swelling use a compression bandage and ice the area for 20 minu... Read Full »
Why do I have a problem with my right knee?
Query: Hi doctor, One year back, I had problem in my right knee like loose feeling, instability, slight pain, etc. When I consulted a doctor, he suggested Cartigen-Duo, Miol-OD and Acepark gel. In x-ray he found that the pain was due to cartilage damage in knee. I continued full course of medicine and afte... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your history as well as the images attached (attachment removed to protect patient identity) with it. The history points towards a diagnosis of internal derangement of knee, which means injury to the soft tissues in and around the knee providing stabil... Read Full »