i have knee pains when i bend it on my left side. sometimes it just kinda collapses. i sometimes where a knee brace and it kinda helps. anyone know whats wrong?
2007-11-27 11:17:47 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
The biggest cause of instability are anterior cruciate ligament tears (you would have had an injury with a pop and lots of pain, its not something that the don't notice!) and more likely a torn knee cartilage (meniscus) Unfortunately they don't heal . You need to see an Orthopaedist through your GP.. A MRI scan can be useful but thy can be obvious without one. Key hole surgery to trim out the damaged cartilage works very well an isn't that big a deal, in and out on the same day usually and a couple of weeks rest and gentle exercise.
2007-11-27 12:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you had a knee injury at some point? Could be a bit of chipped bone in the joint that is moving about. You should go to the doctor and get it checked out.
2007-11-27 11:28:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the very least, stretched ligaments. This can cause instability and pain. At the worst, the ligaments are partially torn. If it was a complete tear the pain and swelling would be severe and you'd have trouble even standing on that leg.
2007-11-27 11:27:57 · answer #3 · answered by curtisports2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you have fluid on your knee.
But it would be a good idea to get it checked over by your doctor.
2007-11-27 11:26:47 · answer #4 · answered by Blonde hootie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋