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I woke up with numbness in my left knee, which resolved after walking for a while. What could it be?
Query: Hi doctor, I woke up and noticed that my left knee was numb. I walked upstairs, and after a while, it got normal again. Could this be due to a serious condition? What should I do? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I would like to know some further details about your symptoms: 1. What exactly did you notice in your left knee on awakening from sleep: (a) Was your left leg (movement at hip, knee, ankle, or other toe movements)... Read Full »
What does my knee X-ray suggest about the growth plates in my knees?
Query: Hello doctor, I underwent a knee X-ray to determine if my plates were still open. The report stated that only a lateral view was available, so the growth plates could not be seen. Does this mean that the X-ray failed to capture my kneecap? I would like to know if they are fused. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Did you have any injury in your knee, and are you concerned regarding the affected growth? Nevertheless, as per the report you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), it seems that the lateral view of the knee is visualized, and your gr... Read Full »
What is the cause of the locking sensation in my knees?
Query: Hello doctor, My knee started aching about a month and a half ago. The problem occurs throughout the day or sometimes every other day. It feels like it is locking up and becomes unstable when I try to bend the leg. My knee pops when I walk and turn my foot outwards in the air. I have also noticed th... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinic.com. Thank you for your query. I understand your concern. Your condition can be due to a meniscal injury which is usually caused by a twisting injury to the leg, which sometimes also goes unnoticed. I suggest you follow a few instructions mentioned below: 1. Avoid activ... Read Full »
My knee joints make noises but it is not painful. What can be done?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old male. Three to four months ago, my knee joints started to make noises. But it is not painful. And, when I drive for a long time and get out of the car, my left knee, which is used to press the clutch, has a sharp pain. But, it is only once when I first step outside ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I saw your X-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity). You seem to have medial compartment osteoarthritis with a possibility of spontaneous osteonecrosis of the left knee (SPONK). Check SPONK in left knee. You need to do an MRI scan and I would also sugge... Read Full »
Why is my wife not able to bend her knee after months of tibia fracture?
Query: Hi doctor,My wife fell down while going on the bike. She fell with her knees in the front direction. She got an injury on her knees, elbows, and palms. It has been three months now and it is not getting healed. An X-ray was taken and her X-ray revealed that she has a fracture in her hairline tibia. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your description and photos (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your wife has a keloid formation in the injured areas. Keloids appear larger than their usually formed scars. It often occurs in certain people. If you want to reduce it fo... Read Full »