Knee injuries occur due to twisting or bending force applied to the knee. It also occurs due to sports injuries, falls, or accidents. The common types of knee injuries are sprains, strains, bursitis, dislocations, fractures, and meniscus tears. The signs and symptoms are knee pain and swelling. Knee injuries are managed by RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation), physical therapy, immobilization, and surgery.
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How to know if my ligaments are torn after a minor accident?
Query: Hi doctor, My wife recently got an MRI of her left knee after a soccer accident. We want someone to take a look and let us know if they are any ligament damage or anything concerning. Last year she dislocated her patella on the same leg, and we are worried it is worse this time but would like a prof... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing to us. I hope your wife is not in much pain. I have reviewed the MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) knee scan images (cine mode) (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity), and the following is my interpretation. MRI Left Knee scan: 1... Read Full »
I have pain in my knees. Can the pain be due to the wearing of improper shoes?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 31-year-old. I have pain in my knees, especially in the left one. I have not been able to walk for quite a long, and sometimes it feels that some fluid is traveling towards the feet and some cold sensations as well. My job profile needs lots of walking. Can the pain be due to t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Kindly give me the following information. 1. Since how long you had the pain? 2. Have you had any injury in the knee joint? 3. What aggravated the pain? 4. Is pain more in the knee or foot? 5. Do you have any back pain radiating down to the left leg? 6. Do you ... Read Full »
I have sore leg muscles after playing sports. Please help
Query: Hello doctor,I have been playing volleyball, basketball, and athletics for around two weeks, but my leg muscles are still sore. Standing in the same position gives some relief. When someone touches my legs even softly, they ache hard. It is paining around my ankles and knees mainly. With this thing ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The most common reason for muscle cramps and leg pain is either dehydration or electrolyte abnormalities such as abnormally low levels of magnesium, calcium, sodium, or potassium. Without doing blood work, it is hard to say exactly but I would recommend drinking ... Read Full »
Will my knee pain due to injury heal on its own?
Query: Hello doctor, A week before, I fell from riding a bicycle after going to market and my left knee hit the ground first I was able to stand up although I got wounded. I went home and did first aid on my wound. After a week, my wound was healed but until now I feel the pain on my left leg. There is le... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry you are having these symptoms. This might still be due to injury resulting in soft tissue contusion. I am not considering fracture at this point because you were still able to stand up. But an x-ray of the left knee APL would be recommended. In the mea... Read Full »
Will multi-ligament knee injury likely to cause foot drop in later years?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a chronic onset of symptoms of foot drop, diagnosed by podiatrist last month. I would like to know if this could be caused by the original knee injury, which was diagnosed as a severe multi-ligament knee injury. Is it possible for a severe multi-ligament knee injury, with a co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand that the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery was done in 1980 whereas the injury was in 1969. It must be ACL reconstruction surgery or some other augmentation surgery. The original ligament cannot be repaired after 11 years. It will be beneficial to... Read Full »
Can my wound become reinfected while healing in diabetes?
Query: Hello doctor, I fell about a month ago on my knees pretty hard in a gravel parking lot. I am a diabetic. I am just concerned about infection. Can I send you pictures or how does this work? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per pictures (attachment removed to protect patient identity), I noticed the fall was really bad. The wound seems infected. Taking into account your personal history of diabetes, it might take longer for the wound to heal. First, take good care of the wound. Wash w... Read Full »
I had an accident. Please review my MRI report.
Query: Hello doctor,We have consulted a doctor after an accident. He suggested physiotherapy and after that only operation is possible. Also, not giving 100 % cure. I am coming here for a second opinion. Please check MRI and suggest any possibility for 100 % cure. The accident happened a month back. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. First of all, as per MRI, it is totally a ligamentous injury (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is no bony discontinuity. In that case, nothing is done acutely except early repair of the medial collateral ligament. His injury was almost one month ... Read Full »
Based on the MRI report of my knee, kindly let me know the status of my knee injury.
Query: Hello doctor, I hyperextended my knee playing football five years back and I felt discomfort in my meniscus ever since. Even after PT, it is not a bit painful so I think I have a small tear in the meniscus. I did an MRI yesterday and I already have the images but no diagnostics yet until next wee... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I hope you are well. I am a radiologist and would be happy to answer your query. So, I scrolled through the MRI images (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) of your knee and have made the following observations; 1) There is an intrasubstance ab... Read Full »
My knee movement is limited after I fell from a longboard. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I was riding my longboard and lost control at about 20 to 25 km/h. I fell and initially landed on my right knee. The pain only lasted for a day. Now, when I apply weight onto my right knee, it feels like a portion of the weight is being applied directly to the knee rather than being d... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I want to know that are you able to squat comfortably and completely. Read Full »
I have swelling in my groin area for the past three months. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past 3 months, I had a leg injury and at that time I was not able to move my leg. After one day I realized a swelling in my groin area which was a little painful. After that, the pain went away and after a few days, I also faced lower back pain on the same leg side. Sometimes i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.There are a few possibilities that could explain your symptoms. It is possible that the leg injury and the subsequent walking could have caused inflammation in your groin area and lower back. The swelling could be due to a swollen lymph node or a swollen nerve. It is als... Read Full »
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