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What Causes Shooting Pain In Knee While Bending The Leg And Walking?

My knee started to really hurt yesterday during rehearsal, I m a ballet dancer. It feels as though it s distal of my knee cap, almost by the large tendon. It s a shooting pain that hurts when I walk but is extreme when I go up or down stairs and bend my leg. There was no sudden trauma or hitting of my knee. I m wondering what s wrong with it and what I can do
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shooting pain in knee while bending the leg and walking . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anterior cruciate ligament injury meniscus injury as you also mention in query , inflammation in the bursae or inflammation of one or more tendons .I would suggest you to take proper rest , do gentle massage and apply warm compresses . Also do certain exercises to strengthen the muscle like inner quards under the expert . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon and get certain tests done like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or may recommend surgery if cortisone shorts doesn't work in in case of severe damage .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Shooting Pain In Knee While Bending The Leg And Walking?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have shooting pain in knee while bending the leg and walking . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like anterior cruciate ligament injury meniscus injury as you also mention in query , inflammation in the bursae or inflammation of one or more tendons .I would suggest you to take proper rest , do gentle massage and apply warm compresses . Also do certain exercises to strengthen the muscle like inner quards under the expert . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon and get certain tests done like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory or may recommend surgery if cortisone shorts doesn t work in in case of severe damage . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari