Knee Problem. Symptoms?When ever i run or put a lot of weight on my leg. i get a sharp pain. it started about 4 months ago. i was running in soccer (as goalie) and i ran to get the ball and then i heard a pop. and excruciating pain. ever since that day randomly during sports my knee will get a sharp pain and stay like that 4 3 or 4 hours. I went to the doctor he said it was swollen very little. it is my right knee. any idea could it be a meniscus? if you know what it might be please tell me.
- camuigckt427
It is possible that you tore your meniscus.
A torn meniscus occurs when these pieces of cartilage tear and are injured usually during movements that forcefully rotate the knee while bearing weight. A partial or total tear of a meniscus sometimes occurs if an athlete quickly twists or rotates the upper leg while the foot is firmly planted. This often occurs in field sports such as soccer and football.
Symptoms:
An injured or torn meniscus causes mild to severe pain (particularly when the knee is straightened) depending upon the extent of the tear. Severe pain is common when a torn meniscus fragment catches between the femur and tibia. Swelling is common at the time of injury, but can develop hours later as the joint tissues inflame. Frequently, an injury to the meniscus causes an audible click or pop, or the knee may lock, or feel weak. If the meniscus injury is small, these symptoms may resolve over time without treatment, but some meniscus injuries may benefit from a surgical repair.
There's another possibility that it could be a Collateral Ligament Injury.
Damage to the MCL and/or ACL also result in that audible pop.
"Coming to a quick stop, combined with a direction change while running, pivoting, landing from a jump, or overextending the knee joint (called hyperextended knee), also can cause injury to the ACL.
Basketball, football, soccer, and skiing are common causes of ACL tears.
Early symptoms:
* A "popping" sound at the time of injury
* Knee swelling within 6 hours of injury
* Severe pain"
Orignal From: Knee Disorders: Knee Problem. Symptoms?
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