Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
165 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Is The Sharp Shooting Pain On The Inside Of My Knee?

I had a closing wedge osteoectomy 3 months ago. I was recently allowed to put full weight on that foot. I woke up one morning with a sharp shooting pain on the inside of my knee on that leg. Every time I cough it sends a very sharp intense pain down my knee What can be going on?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
Twitter Tue, 19 Feb 2019 Answered on
Twitter Tue, 19 Feb 2019 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

Most probably it will be a neuropathic pain.

As of now you can take drugs like gabapentin which is quite effective for similar pain conditions.

If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Is The Sharp Shooting Pain On The Inside Of My Knee?

Hello, Most probably it will be a neuropathic pain. As of now you can take drugs like gabapentin which is quite effective for similar pain conditions. If symptoms persists better to consult an orthopedician and plan for an MRI scan. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician