
Suggest Treatment For Shooting Pain In The Knee



Meniscus tear. Needs a knee MRI
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
Thanks for the query.
Do you have pain on flexing your knee?
Any locking sensation of the knee when you try to straighten it from the flexed position ?
Any feeling of slipping when you walk downstairs or downhill ?
According to the history you have provided you could be having meniscus cartilage tear in your knee, which can get aggravated on walking, running, flexing the knee. It can sometimes cause locking of the knee if it is a large tear.
Wear a knee brace or cap. Keep the limb elevated. Apply ice if painful. Avoid running out flexing the knee much. Avoid squatting, cross leg sitting or kneeling.
I would advise you to get an MRI of the affected knee for a better picture of your problem.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu


Meniscus tear may be associated with ligament tear
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
A meniscus tear will hurt on flexing the knee, loading in the form of running or jumping.
Sudden pain can indicate tear or muscle spasm. Also your knee cap or Patella and it's muscular attachment needs to be assessed. This will be possible in the MRI and a consult with the Sports Medicine Specialist.
Kindly get the MRI Knee done for a better understanding of the condition of the ligaments and cartilage in the knee and any damage.
I hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu

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