I'm VERY athletic and I use my knees a lot. I'm only 12. I don't want my future athletic carreer to be affected by my knee problems. I play basketball a lot and sometimes when I jump my knees give out. Its mostly my left knee right under my knee cap. Some people said it might be stress fractures and others say its osgoods schlauter. I have no idea I just want help on how to save my knees before I can't play basketball any more.
2007-05-12 10:40:09 · 4 answers · asked by Natalie C 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The best way to find out what is wrong with your knees is to see an orthopedic specialist As soon as possible. there's no way on the internet to answer you about exactly what you have.
Until you get to the doctor apply an ice pack to your knee for ten minutes At a time. Advil tablets can help with the pain. Take these three times a day. Rest your body until you see the doctor.
2007-05-12 11:03:10 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow! You are very articulate for a 12 year old. Most 12 year olds wouldn't be so concerned about a career much less know about Osgood Schlatter Syndrome.
First off you should know that Osgood Schlatter Syndrome usually affects active teenagers (more common in boys than girls) during growth spurts and usually resolves itself once the growth has stopped. This usually takes about a year or so. You should go to a doctor to have a proper diagnosis, if your knee pain continues.
Common treatments for Osgood Schlatter Syndrome is to get plenty of rest between activities. Let yourself have a break every other day or so from running or jumping and this should ease the symptoms. Do stretching exercises to strengthen your quadriceps, hamstring and calf muscles. You can also use ice packs to reduce any swelling in the knee joint and take anti-inflammatory medication (in moderation) like Tylenol to help with the pain.
Take a look at the website attached, and have a parent take you to the doctor very soon to get this checked out. I hope that everything works out for you. Good luck!
2007-05-12 11:09:16 · answer #2 · answered by SoAZ Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You've waited too lengthy, in case your nonetheless having the issues. You ought to see a Dr. Affy007 mentioned a few well knowledge, however provided that that is what you're identified with. That are not able to be performed on the web. Only a Dr. could make that analysis. It can even almost certainly require a x-ray, to rule out different chances. Pain is a well indicator that some thing is unsuitable, or no longer correct. If you continue to get discomfort whilst you bend your knee in, it'll or is probably not regarding Chondromalacia, since you're inflicting the discomfort whilst you transfer your knee in a specified path. Good good fortune, and get your self to a Dr.
2016-09-05 18:11:27 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. Women are more likely to tear their ACL and knee pain is usually a sign you are even more likely. Search google for exercises that help stretch your knee and keep it strong. And oshgood slaughter is a possibility, although that usually comes with pain from kneeling or even standing.
2007-05-12 10:45:19 · answer #4 · answered by angela 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋