What Causes Pain In The Knee While Bending?

Posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2016

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Question : My knee hurts when I bend it and rotate my foot to the side. What could cause this ? I was riding my bike yesterday. I didnt fall or get hurt. It doesnt hurt walking or going upstairs. I have no brusing or swelling.

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Knee sprain

Detailed Answer:
Hi there.

It is possible that you may have sustained a knee joint sprain.

It is advisable to keep the knee immobilised in a long knee brace for 10 days atleast and the limb elevated.

You can take pain killers and also avoid full weight bearing for the same period.

After 2 weeks, get your knee examined by an Orthopaedic surgeon to rule out ligament or cartilage injury.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Aashish Raghu (2 hours later)

But do you think i have a tear or other injury ?

Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Needs further evaluation

Detailed Answer:
There are certain clinical tests which your Orthopaedic surgeon would perform 8n the Clinic to find out if you have tear. Also an MRI scan of the knee can tell about this.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj