What Causes Pain In Knee Along With Difficulty Walking?

Posted on Thu, 20 Nov 2014

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Question : hello my name is XXXXXXX and I have been getting this pain in my knee every once in a while . if I put all of my weight my knee will feel like it gets a huge cramp and it hurts so bad it stops me right werr I am and then I have to stretch my leg out to get it out of the cramp like feeling . im worried I could have a blood clot or something from this can I since its in my knee or from the knee cramp im really worried

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRI of knee is recommended

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.Based on your symptoms and age there could be injury to the meniscus ( C shape tissue made of cartilage) this may be confirmed by physical examination and MRI.
To help you better please tell me-
1.Do you have any injury especially twisting ?
2.Do you ever have locking of knee in particular position?
Looking forward to your reply.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Mukesh Chugh (5 hours later)

yes that is what it is its locking up on me

Answered by Dr. Mukesh Chugh (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
MRI will be helpful

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Its good to see you.
You may revert back with the MRI report .
Wishing you good health.
Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar