A knee sprain occurs when the ligaments in the knee undergo stretching or tearing, typically due to sudden twists or impacts. Manifestations include pain, swelling, and impediments in knee mobility. The severity is classified into mild (Grade I) to severe (Grade III). Physical therapy is indicated for mild injuries, and surgery is done for profound injuries.
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I am feeling a pulsing sensation in my knee after an injury. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing a pulsing sensation in my knee, and I had a knee injury about a year ago that I never got checked out, so I am wondering if they are connected. The first time I injured it, I was skipping and I tripped and rolled. I could not get it checked out because I was on a schoo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, you should go and get it checked. It could be what is called an internal derangement of the knee, either a meniscal tear or a ligament sprain. Therefore, it should be evaluated with X-rays and an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan.... Read Full »
I have had knee problems for six years. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have been having knee problems after hurting my left knee in cheerleading six years ago. It still is causing me problems. Kindly help. Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Depending on the symptoms mentioned by you, It can be an ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) sprain or can be generalized ligamentous laxity. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions. Take a tablet of Ibuprofen 400mg tw... Read Full »