Best Way To Know If You Have A Torn Meniscus

In this video the surgeons discuss the top 5 ways to know if you have torn your meniscus. Ultimately, a history, physical exam, and an MRI will confirm the diagnosis. Remember, an X-Ray is usually done before the MRI to rule out any bone problems.
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[@dogsrgodsspelledbackwards3340]

As usual the talking docs are spot on. I tore my medial meniscus running one of my dogs in agility. Lots of pivoting with sharp turns etc. It hurt and the show must go on. I didn’t run my dog in the remaining runs, my friend did who had broke her leg a few yrs prior by getting hit by a Ewe. She was healed up and stepped in for me. Mine was diagnosed by physical exam, history and MRI.

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I just subscribed!! I’m currently recovering from arthroscopy knee surgery on my left knee. So I’m binging all your videos because they’re very informative.

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Best of luck during your recovery Lee Lee and thanks for subscribing!

[@samanthago2766]

This was informative! My dad’s knee suddenly started hurting. He got an X-ray but the docs didn’t see anything. They said he will need an MRI to make sure. But until then, the doc recommended he go to PT to see if it get’s better. He has no history of trauma and was outside often gardening and jumping rope occasionally. Thanks for the video, it was really entertaining as well. I’ll look more into this!

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[@jkbethune]

First off thank you guys so much for taking the time to produce and post this content. It's very educational and extremely appreciated. I had a trip/fall incident at work which resulted in a torn Meniscus. I went to a Walk-in clinic as my family Dr was not immediately available. The Dr at the clinic told me there was absolutely no way that my Meniscus was torn because it wasn't swollen enough, (even though I had every other symptom). Followed up with my family Dr two weeks later, went for Xray, Ultrasound and MRI. Only the MRI showed it, but it was in fact torn. Accidentally twisted my leg a week later and wound up tearing it right through. Had it scoped and ot has been great for roughly 11 years except on the occasions where I over do it. Fast forward to 2020. I was off work for an unrelated matter but decided to get my (right) knee properly looked at and diagnosed after more than 20 years of knee pain, stiffness and other issues. This time the Xray was clear but the Ultrasound showed a tear, and a Ligament strain. The MRI confirmed two Meniscal tears front and back. And the Ligament strain. Went to the surgeon expecting to get it scoped as I did on the left one previously and was quite surprised when he said he thought a scope was a waste of time. He recommended TKR which I had 5 weeks ago. Lots of pain at first and unfortunately I hadn't seen your video on the top 5 mistakes people make after TKA. I didn't keep ahead of the pain and even tried not using pain meds after the fourth or fifth day (what a stupid thing to do). Anyway, I'm doing ok now physio seems a bit slower than I expected, but that could just be me. At the first follow up when I had my staples removed the surgeon was happy and told me I was a little above average. I have my second follow up later this week. It still feels pretty weak, and still plenty of stiffness, but it's coming along. That's enough babbling for now. Thank you both again for your efforts to provide this very helpful info.

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Thanks for sharing John. You are very welcome. We are so glad that we could help in any small way during your recovery. All the best. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.

[@ulf-dieterkoepp7865]

Wow!

[@Bullshod]

Thank you

[@bettysmith4527]

Trauma two years ago, but I ignored it until now, heading to an ortho shortly to find out if that's what is causing the pain and popping sensation in my knee. I work as a paramedic and that just has really aggravated it!! Will see what they say... . Thanks for the video doctors!

[@scruffy2365]

Thanks guys

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[@Aspire2Cycle]

Had my right knee meniscus repaired 5 years ago, now the left one is showing signs. 1) In side pain: Yes! 2) Locking/Catching: Maybe 3) Planting/Twisting: Yes! 4) History of trauma: Can't remember, maybe 5) No trauma: Yes. 15 years doing a job that put a lot of stress on my knees. So, next week will be getting a MRI on my left knee. Looks like I might be getting a vacation very soon, or to wait it out till winter! Great video!

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Good luck Kent. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@carlosguimond9628]

Dear Docs Paul and Brad, your videos are so informative and well made, and as a bonus, you guys have great personalities! Doc Paul, thank you for your piece of advice earlier this week regarding the debatable need for arthroscopic surgery for low pain or symptoms ! I am so glad that even if you are surgeons, you dont rush in to recommend surgery immediately but rather to hold off if symptoms are manageable! Thanks again, and keep up your great work!

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You are very welcome Carlos. Best of luck to you going forward.

[@stevephilips8832]

I would love to know if you two have experience treating ehlers-danlos syndrome orthopaedically. It would be super cool and helpful to see a video on it!

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Hi Amanda. We have some non operative patients with ED but no operative patients. It can be challenging due to the laxity. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.

[@patriciavenuto170]

Thank you doctors. Your videos on TKA are so very helpful. I'm 9 weeks out and still hurting,swollen and doing rehab 3 x week. How embarrassing I cry it hurts so bad. I. A retired nurse of 45 years thought I would be able to" gut it out".......but not that much. May be deciding on a manipulation in the next couple weeks to help me along.I'm scared. I'll try and find one of your videos discussing the subject. Blessings to you and yours. Patti

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Thanks so much Patricia. Sorry for the delayed response. How did you make out? Did you end up getting a manipulation? Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@patriciavenuto170]

Thanks for asking. No manipulation. I worked so hard for every bit of flexion and extension that I have. It still hurts 6 months out but much better than early on. Thanks again for your videos. You are both excellent teachers.

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[@jdjdjeieuudididd]

I tore mine a few months ago, MRI confirmed it and now I’m having surgery on Feb 22nd. I can’t wait to get this fixed.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Best of luck to you!

[@grumblewoof4721]

Good description of the torn meniscus. But a nice model or diagram might help. I have had a torn meniscus (inside right knee). I did have significant trauma in a skiing accident but that was 20 years ago, I think getting old can expose weaknesses. This episode seemed to happen when changing direction suddenly while walking along. Managed to treat it myself with 5 weeks of rest, keeping the leg semi straight and hopping around on the other leg. Also some Ibuprofen gel, particularly overnight. I then did gentle exercises daily to flex the knee. I just have to be careful now not to suddenly twist my knee or change direction. I don't do sports, only walking and now some cycling which a doctor said might help strengthen the knee.

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@@TalkingWithDocs I have subscribed, keep up the good work.

[@linajayyy4847]

Thanks for this doc. I been running competitively for about 8 years now and I suddenly have been having excruciating pain when try to bend my knee (like as if I’m trying to kick my butt) it’s been going on for weeks now and the pain is mostly I’m the back side of my knee. It’s gotten to the point where I wake up and my knee literally feels so stiff and takes several minutes for me to get it to extend and bend properly before getting out of bed. I’ve tried R.I.C.E for 2 weeks now but after watching you guys informative video, definitely going into the doctors just to be safe. Subscribed, you guys are awesome ( nursing major here and I love the medical field )

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Thanks so much linajayyy. Sorry to hear about the track injury. Best to see your doc for sure. Glad to hear you are going to become a nurse - that is awesome! All the best in your career and hopefully your knee issue goes away and you can get back on the track. Thanks for watching and subscribing.

[@Aman-fe1gi]

What was the cause and how r u?

[@27mattlynch]

Hey beautiful how r u ?

[@lmrinmn]

I love your videos! I am thrilled to have found your channel!! This is my situation: The docs are pretty sure I have a torn lateral meniscus. I don't recall a specific trauma however I have been doing a lot of packing items and moving boxes at my late mother's house getting things ready for the Estate Sale. At my age, I just say the warranty has run out and these things are bound to start happening! I have lots of pain, my knee locks up, I have sharp pain if I move wrong, I can't fully extend my leg and I have to be very careful walking. The x-ray shows "Moderate to advanced tricompartmental degenerative changes with narrowing of all three compartments, greatest involving the medial compartment". I have an interstim implant so I can't have an MRI unless I have surgery to have it removed. I'm scheduled to see the orthopod this week. Will a CT scan give her enough information to make a decision regarding repairing the tear? Regarding knee replacement? The last time I saw her a few years ago we discussed knee and hip replacements being in my future due to damaged done from two significant car accidents, a head-on, and a rollover. We have films to compare. Thanks!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi lmrinmn. So if your xray shows moderate to advanced arthritis that is probably all you need. A CT does not really add much. Sounds like you are definitely on the path to TKR. Wishing you all the best! Glad we could help in any small way. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@lmrinmn]

@@TalkingWithDocs A TKR it is! Surgery end of August. Thanks. Now doing the exercises you've suggested and a couple of additional to build upper body strength.

[@donnazavitz1095]

Thanks Guys for explaining this so clearly. Great job! I'm unfortunately Going through all of this right now and trying to cope. Take care and a sub from me!

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Hi Donna. You are very welcome. Best of luck with your treatment. Thanks so much for watching and subscribing!

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs hi i been having very sharp pain inside of the side of the left knee ps thanks rachel grant

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes likely the medial meniscus. Your MRI should help. Good luck

[@tiatowery6409]

My pain has been so bad since my dog launched me off the sidewalk!She saw a. Squirrel and I wasn’t paying attention and she’s a hound dog and I hit the ground hard I never recovered that was six weeks ago and I’ve been researching and looking at the pains been getting worse the nights are so bad and now that I see this I’m pretty sure I can diagnose myself so I’m gonna have to go get an MRI and go to the doctor I guess cause it’s just getting so bad! Thank you for this video.My knee symptoms are exactly what you described. I think that I might even have a bone issue! We will see.Thanks again very informative video

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You are very welcome Tia. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@tiatowery6409]

@@TalkingWithDocs I did subscribe!

[@BRicker2]

I've got some hamstring tendonitis diagnosed by my Ortho dr. and it's affecting my knee and calf. I've been told I likely don't have anything torn in my knee --- no fall or trauma occurred. Is it possible to have knee pain especially in the back of the knee and along the fibula down to the foot due to tendonitis? I'm due to start PT for it, hopefully it helps. Seems my quad and calf are weak as a result. Thanks for the videos.

[@floridasunshine2670]

Helpful

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Glad you think so Florida Sunshine! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@coryschneck2952]

I have a long history of activities that I think has caused a meniscus tear. When I was younger I played volleyball, basketball, soccer, and martial arts. I simply bent my knees instead of my back and when I stood up I heard and felt a pop. When I try to turn my foot out or in it causes horrible pain. I’m swollen from the knee down to my toes and I have a tingling sensation in my toes. X-ray showed no bone involvement. Should I reach out to a orthopedic surgeon?

[@michaelrussell8921]

I think I had this 40 years ago - operated on to remove cartilage at 9 yrs old. Knee kept locking up / cramping and took hours or a day to unlock. Big scar, no keyhole surgery then! No memory of any trauma but was going on for 2 years before diagnosis.

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Probably did Michael. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@scruffy2365]

Top blokes

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Thanks so much Scruffy! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@zacharystarr3004]

I’ve had the worst knee pain since 2018 that comes and goes, my knees always popping and sometimes it gets stuck. I thought maybe it was just aftermath from this crash I got into. Then a chiropractor I was seeing told me he’s 99% sure it’s torn, but I don’t have health insurance so I’m not sure how to go about healing it

[@user-vf3fg1gl7pMsSandy]

Hi Dr. Brad Hi Dr. Zalzal..how are you? Thank you for your fantastic video..yes yes I certainly do know what you are saying. If anyone ......... it is you!!😄😄 Hope all is well on your end.. Gym/pool closed here for now so I am doing my best at home. Get strong🏆..lol. Miss you very much and love being able to get your outstanding advice and expertise right here.💖💖 Be safe and healthy. Hugs.

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Thanks SANDY. Happy Canadian Thanksgiving!

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[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs hi my name is Rachel Grant what causes pain inside the knee joint of the left knee from Rachel

[@wordswordswords8203]

Great video. I've had torn meniscus in both knees. My were on the inside. Very very bad sharp pain, esp. with twisting. Couldn't even roll over in bed at night with almost 10 out of 10 pain. Confirmed with MRI. I did a lot of walking and also had history of injury in both knees. It has improved with time but I don't push my knees very hard anymore or they let me know they aren't happy.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Fair enough Words. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@joelperez-kz2ws]

i have discomfort in my inner knee, i can run and do complete workouts with irritation, but the other day i completely extended my leg and twisted pushing on a car clutch and it 3 minutes later my knee was screaming in pain. i don't have any other symptoms other than day to day irritation.. do you think it could be a tear? and is surgery required for all tears?

[@AlwaysMikeD619]

Landed directly on my knee 2 months ago while playing football for PT (Army). Felt a painful pop and was unable to bend my leg for 1-2 weeks. Today I am able to walk on it but experience a burning soreness after a period of walking. Excruciating pain along the back and even the front when I attempt to bend my knee all the way in. I’ve bumped my foot on furniture/wall and felt horrible pain along the back of my knee and inside my knee that felt as if the pain was shooting up the back of my leg. I have an MRI on Tuesday.

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Good luck with your MRI Michael. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@rexshaw2587]

Great

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Glad you liked it Rex! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@BillSW]

just subscribed. what about covering treatments like physio, steroid shot, surgery etc? nice videos!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Ok Bill. We will add it to the list. We do talk about this in the setting of arthritis. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs hi my name is Rachel Grant can a torn meniscus tear causes you to lose your balance when you are walking from Rachel Grant

[@beachdweller3378]

Great video. I swear i tore my medial minuscus but two doctors both said i had paterdeformoral sysdrome even though j still suffer from paintoday on joint line on inside exge of knee. Lol.

[@Krystaldoll282]

Fell November 2020. Had all symptoms. The locking knee and unstable seas severe for several months. Finally got an MRI and yes I had a torn medial oblique meniscus, and a sprained, MCL, bursitis and down at my ankle a possible tear of ligament on the outside of my foot along with three high sprained ligaments. I also injured my right knee and they are just now doing an MRI on it on sept 10th. I don’t walk right! I limp, I can’t place my weight on my left side of my body. I can’t get my leg up to put on my shoes and socks, I walk very slowly as if there’s something heavy against my legs. I can almost straight my leg all the way but can’t. I have to put a pillow under my leg/legs to give it support. I’ve been in physical therapy many times and I had one injection into my left knee and bursitis and 2 injections into my foot on top. Also my toes feel funny and my foot jerks, moves, twitches , shocking feelings etc. So far I have no real answers on how to get well. It’s like no one knows what to do for me. I’m getting scared that this is not going to get better since it’s been so long already. Though the knee popping and locking has improved quite a bit. My knee seems to bounce when I miss judge how far away the ground is. Also, waking without shoes is harder than when I have tennis shoes on. I need the absorbstion of the shooed. Can you suggest any direction I can go in in finding a solution with a good outcome?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Cindy. Sorry to hear that. Did you talk to a surgeon about possibly arthroscopy? That may be the answer. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@user-ps3su8li4e]

Hi Cindy did you ever find the solution out? I am having similar symptoms

[@jenna7691]

Love you guys. Twisted my body/leg to avoid a falling Xmas tree and in severe pain x 2 mths. . Canadian here living in the US, not a very good orthopedist who gave me a steroid shot in my knee. Said it might take 2-3 days to kick in. Can’t walk for the life of me and in excruciating pain. No relief with NSAIDS. Stiffm as wood too….wish I could move back and see you guys. Where are you located? Thank you!

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jenna. Sorry to hear that. May be time to consider an MRI. We are greater Toronto. All the best. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@adagator33]

I just got MRI report call today. They say I have a torn meniscus and patellar tear. I fell hard on my knees about a year and half ago. Terrible pain and I cannot walk far. I have a heating on my knee whenever I can. I'm hoping can get some relief soon but I know I can't afford to take off for surgery so I'm hoping I can get help with surgery. Thanks for this info.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck to you adagator33. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@JoGonzarista]

Is it possible to tear a 2 week post op miniscus because i just had acl and miniscus reconstruction and I accidentally put to much pressure and it cause pain right where the miniscus is at but no swelling appeared as it usually does whenever I injured mine multiple times before surgery. I asked my surgeon and she said its fine since i had the brace on but, deeply i know i did something wrong

[@UnBoxItwithMaureen]

I just tore my meniscus in early Oct. and locked my knee. I had an MRI to confirm. I did have trauma...twist of the body but knee didn't...had arthroscopy and now in PT. I am on the mend but not fully there yet. Your videos are very helpful.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Glad you are on the mend UnBoxIt with Maureen McD. Best of luck with your recovery. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@LPJMagicmusic]

Hey Docs, I'm 25 and dont know exactly when it souldve happened but my left knee has been in a bit of pain. It hurts if I plant my foot and rotate the knee joint, or walking around. The pain is coming from the outside part of the knee and it even is painful when I press on the area, like a bruised feeling. The area is what feels like in between the joint but on the outside edge. I'd like to add it's not excruciating or debilitating, the worst was walking around Walmart yesterday. Will it heal itself?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi orphan snacks. It is hard to say without imaging and a physical examination. If it persists longer than 6 weeks get assessed. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@charlasalyer6453]

Thank you for helping me out. Now im not worried about the knee surgery . I know i will do just fine.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

That’s awesome Charla. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@chrissoulies8560]

Hey docs. First, thanks for all the great content. Question, though more to do with TKR. I'm about 10 weeks from surgery and when I get up, the knee is so stiff and when I out pressure on it, I feel a little like I used to. Pain, stiffness, weakness. Doc and PT are happy with my progress but when will I have that pain free life I've heard so much of? Or is this just par for the course? Thanks, docs.

[@chrissoulies8560]

@J ber I had that same pain. Felt like shin splints.

[@chrissoulies8560]

@J ber the shin pain lasted a few weeks if I remember correctly. Happened to both my shins so I assume it is normal.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Chris. You are very welcome. So we use pain free very infrequently. That is the goal but many patients will have residual mild pain and stiffness. Most of the healing takes place in the first 3 months however patients improve out beyond 1 year. Hope that helps. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and for subscribing if you did.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi J ber. Sounds about right. Continued good luck with your recovery.

[@soldierside365]

Just got MRI back saying I have a small tear in my meniscus and mild osteoarthritis. I injured myself severely a year ago, and at the time, the symptoms were exactly as you described. Intense pain, immobility, etc. Can a ‘small’ tear cause that much pain? Anyway recently, through generic knee exercises I pretty much have full mobility, but still occasionally suffer from pain, slips out of place, and always a sense of instability. I really hope I can get surgery for this so I can start again with confidence in my knee because I’ve had to put my life on hold for fear of re injury.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes it can. Everyone is different though. Decision for surgery is all about pain. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@LoveMyProg]

Diagnosed medial meniscus tear, no current trauma, but was a gymnast as a kid, so I am sure there was plenty of trauma as a back then.

[@mamat792]

How do you identify if the tears are what's causing my issue? Seems to be more going on. MRI confirmed meniscus tears in both knees. Terrible pain behind the knees, along w/ Baker's cysts. Deep knee bending is the worst! Taking Meloxicam every 3 days for relief :( No trauma. Grew up playing soccer - No injuries. Otherwise in excellent health - 55 yo. Recently, possible overuse playing pickleball. I also feel muscle-like pain often in the glut area and my biceps on both both sides. Issues have been present for almost 4 months. Basically, all of my pickleball muscles. What can be the issue w/ gluts and biceps?

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

No injury... Im 61 years old, Yet i have a torn miniscus. It is so painful. And at night the pain is like a throbbing burning sensation. Im in agony... I have been to the ER and have been told to go to an ortho Surgeon for repair.

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs hi I went to the doctor today and he wants me to get a MRI done on my left knee to see if I have a torn meniscus ps thanks Rachel Grant

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck

[@stephanievargas4929]

I have a question my knee popped when I fell and I can’t extend my leg or put weight it hurts so much I been using crutches I can put a lil weight but unfortunately I can’t walk without crutches and urgent care or city md lines are long due to covid would you recommend me to see a doctor or can I get better by resting ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Stephanie. Rest may help but if you cannot straighten and cannot weight bear you should see a doctor regardless of the long lines. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@banashreerajkhowa1848]

Hey doctor I have severe pain in my right knee but I faded with time and I did an x-ray where my doctor said that I have some fuild accumulated in the knee after looking at my x-ray. But I feel like I might have miniscus tear because when I had the severe pain I had problem in bending the knee and straighting it. What's your call for this?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Banashree. The only way to know for sure is to get an MRI. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@cokeefe5]

My husband is on track for a TKR this summer and has been doing his prehab exercises every day, plus seeing a PT twice a week. Today for the first time, he had burning pain in his knee (the one on which he will have the surgery). He took acetominophen and the burning subsided. Could he have a torn meniscus on top of the osteoarthritis damage, and if so would that be repaired during TKR?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Charlotte. Good question. So most patients that are getting a total knee replacement will have large tears of the meniscus. Physio can sometimes aggravate this and yes, the meniscus is totally removed with a total knee replacement and will definitely take care of that. Best of luck to your husband. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@sallybourgault3274]

I had an X-ray on my left knee because I have horrific pain after golfing. Bending twisting. It goes away after 2 - 4 days. It starts on about hole 12 to 14. Could it be a torn meniscus? should I get an MRI? the ortho said it was arthritis. Maybe wear a splint when golfing? What is the best splint/sleeve for knee?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Sally. Yes it could be a torn meniscus. Yes it could be arthritis. An xray is a good start and if it is normal or only shows mild arthritis then an MRI. Some patients find over the counter knee sleeves are helpful whereas others choose to have a custom made brace. It is a very personal choice. Start with over the counter and see if you feel comfortable and if it actually helps. Best of luck on the links! Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@unforgiv3n893]

Hello doctor. I have an injured lateral meniscus(dont know what exactly the injury is, but I think it's mild). Just small pain, minor swelling and catching and popping sensations in the knee. So I was at the doctor and he told me to drink collagen every day for 1 month. He also prescribed me some anti-inflammatory pills to drink for 10 days. The collagen was pretty expensive so I suppose it's effective? What are your thoughts on collagen for knee injuries, meniscus especially? Will it really help my situation and how fast can I expect recovery? Even though it's a mild injury, it's been like this for 3 weeks so far. Thank you so much for the answer.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi unforgiv3n. We would not typically prescribe oral collagen but the anti inflammatories may help as will some rest and time. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs when you have a m tear do you feel scoreness and stiffness inside the knee joint i want to know ps thanks rachel grant

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes you do Rachel

[@medeabyrd9745]

Cant have MRIs due to a spinal cord stimulator, but I've recently injured my knee. Is there a difinitve way to tell what damage has been done besides MRI?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi medea. Not really other than diagnostic arthroscopy - taking a look inside. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs hi i want to know what causes a poping sound inside the knee joint ps thanks rachel grant

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hard to say as there are many causes. Sometimes a torn meniscus though

[@aag6499]

I have all those symptoms. Clicking/ locking/ pain while walking/ and pops a lot. I can't stand to much on my left leg. Will this be due for surgery??

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kal. It will depend on the severity of the pain and how long it lasts. Usually it would mean an examination and an MRI and then maybe surgery. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@rgasta7765]

I have pain in the knee cap, I think its the jumper knee but it can be also a ligament or meniscus: what scan is better, the MRI or ultrasound? I can walk amd jump but as I flatten my leg straight I feel pain below the knee cap and behind the knee.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi English Talks. MRI is a superior test. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@samd3046]

Hello Drs thank you for your video. I am a 30 year old male. I regularly play soccer and this year on 4 separate occasions I started to get pain on the lateral side of the left knee. After an hour of playing or doing any running or extraneous activity , the lateral knee area starts paining and then I stop playing. In 3-5 hours the pain gets severe and when I sleep I am not able to move my leg / knee. Seems like my knee is getting locked. If I try I move , something in my knee opposes that motion and I end up getting even worse pain and I am not able to move my left leg / knee for 6-7 hours. Then after 24-30 hours from the time it starts paining, the pain goes away. This pain doesn’t occur during my daily lifestyle or walking. Today I visited a orthopedic doctor and he thinks it could be meniscus tear and recommended to get me an MRI to confirm it. Could you please let me know your thoughts ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Sounds like an MRI is a very sensible next step for sure Srinandan. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@damodaranp7605]

Is the history of partial medial menisectomy a major concern before tkr surgery?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

No Damodaran. It is actually quite common before TKR. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@minnesotaronnie7425]

You were talking about injuries that caused torn meniscus. Back in Nov 2013 I was outside working in yard and slipped on some wet wood, broke my right ankle in 3 places (surgery, plate and screws on both sides of ankle). Unknown until about 2 months later when the left knee started hurting and I also got the associated cyst to go along with the 2 torn meniscus the MRI eventually uncovered . But it was the cyst that made me go to the doctor, it was like, why do I have a huge lump on the side of my knee and where did it come from. After, shots, a laparoscopy to repair meniscus the 2 tears and remove cyst (which came right back) I am going to have outpatient TKR 4/1/21 at age 75 (and don't let the name fool you, I'm a girl). It will be a relief to finally be done with it and am looking forward to golfing without the darn brace.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Ronnie. Thanks so much for sharing your story with our viewers. Best of luck with your TKR. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@minnesotaronnie7425]

@@TalkingWithDocs I've learned a lot and am doing the pre-op exercises so I'll be ready. Thanks so much.

[@kevinwitek2670]

62 years old. Started running at 59 yo after a stroke. Was on a 3 mile run.. half way through had pain in my right knee.. no trauma.. Knee swelled and had pain sometimes severe.. for the next 3 months. Could not run. Went to orthopedist he said I have a torn meniscus. I have a physical job and could not stay off the knee. Finally seems better now and am going to try to start running again… starting with walking a few miles first. Will see ho it goes

[@AShaw-bd4fy]

How was it Kevin? I played football again after doing mine and immediately knew within 5 minutes it wasn't good. Currently waiting for surgery.

[@victoriamorgan8408]

So with the deep knee bend, it hurts medial on my right knee when I try to stand back up. I also have nights where I wake up with excruciating knee pain that goes away in around 5 minutes but I have to get out of bed and limp around. My knee generally feels “gross” like there’s fluid in it and it feels funny when I climb stairs. Also my tibialis anterior muscle is hard as a rock. Idk what to make of it.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hard to say but could be a torn medial meniscus. Get examined and may need an MRI. Good luck

[@unforgiv3n893]

Is it normal to still have symptoms of a meniscus injury after 7 weeks? The symptoms are slightly better, but they are still here. Catching and popping almost completely stopped in one movement and position, but it still happens in some other movements of the knee in certain positions. The pain is also smaller than the time of the injury. Swelling is also gone. I've been drinking collagen for like a month and still am, took some anti inflammatory pills as well for like 10 days. When will my symptoms fully disappear? Could it take like 3 months to fully recover from meniscus injury without surgery?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi I forgiv3n. There is a possibility that it will not heal. Best to get assessed. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs hi i want to know when you have the start of arthritis in the knee can you have a m tare inside your knee ps thanks rachel grant

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Yes you can Rachel. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@markcampion1029]

Hi doc's, mark here from Ireland just watched ye for 1st time, very funny. My gp sending me for MRI as he thinks i have a tear in meniscus. I can bend knee every direction, not much pain but feels as it is very unstable. Pain is on outside of right knee, and it goes under my knee to middle of leg just below knee cap. Pain most of day and night. As i said i can bend an squat, but pain is vry sore, going along the connection from thigh to calf, along the side and under knee. Not on knee cap. (1) Could this be something other than a meniscus tear? And (2) would cycling a bike cause more damage? I also wear a knee brace as doctor said it wud help stability until scan, is this a good idea? Thanks very much, sorry for long msg 😄

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Mark. Glad you liked it. So it could be a torn lateral meniscus. It could be related to early arthritis. It also could be related to your lateral collateral ligament and less likely the anterior cruciate ligament. Wearing a brace is good until the scan and cycling should be ok. Let pain be your guide. Best of luck to you and let us know what the MRI showed. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing if you did.

[@damodaranp7605]

Sir,Will mild acl injury and grade 2 signal of medial meniscus cure itself with out surgery?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Damodaran. So the MCL will often heal with time, rest and bracing. The abnormal signal in the medial meniscus may improve symptomatically but often the degeneration persists. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did

[@zachmachv4157]

I have a question,How reiable is ultrasound? Becase i had a accident and my patella dislocated,in hospital x ray conformed no fracture. After a week of resting doctor gave me gips splint and after three weeks they determend i was fine.I wasnt so i went to private orthopedic and after ultrasound exame he determined mcl sprain And parcial raptire of mpfl.But he also found medial meniskus horizontal tear .No other tests.So how accurate is ultrasound only for determening meniscal tear? Sorry for bad English and thank you.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Zach. It is ok for a sprained MCL. Not particularly reliable for a torn meniscus.

[@EthansExit]

I’m having pain on the lateral portion of my knee. Not on the knee line but directly below it, almost where the calf and knee connect, but NOT on the joint line… I was doing a pigeon stretch and felt a painful pop. What do we think boys?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Ethan. So your proximal tib-fib joint is over there and could be part of the problem. That is also where the lateral collateral ligament and IT band insert. All could be the cause. Ice rest and meds to start. Often physio will help. And get checked out if it doesn’t improve relatively quickly. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@allexfenty]

About 2 years ago (in 2020) I was doing weighted walking lunges where upon pulling upward from the ground I hear a tearing ripping sensation in my leg with excruciating pain following..the pain was so severe I nearly passed out. I suspected it was a torn quad and had an mri done a year later. I only had an mri done of the left quad muscles where I suspected the damage was from but the mri revealed no indication of quadricep tear. The upper top of the knee was the furthest down the imagery was captured and it revealed a sublaxed patella. This has been almost 2 years now and I still cannot walk without pain; I cannot dare squat, run, nor jump. Even lifting something that weighs more than 5 lbs causes significant pain and I have to put it down or lift it with one hand and bear weight on the other with my cane. The symptoms I am having are a deep constant bludgeoning pain in my knee cap almost like someone whacked it with a hammer..sharp extremely sharp stabbing pain in the outter quad region of my left leg similar to being stabbed with a small knife...very often muscle spasms and lastly unable to straighten my knee on my own without using my hands to do so; it causes extreme pain to try to straighten the knee on my own knee's usage. Every time my leg is not in a straight straight position I get sudden spasms and sharp pains. I have pretty much been suffering for two years and would be very grateful for any answer even if an estimate as to what you think is the matter. What injury right off the top of your head does this sound like seeing the mri came back negative for quad tear?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Alex sorry to hear this. It sounds more like a patellar issue. A skyline view your patella and a dedicated knee MRI would likely provide you with some answers. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@rofflesti]

35, pretty fit, do a bit of running but nothing crazy. Woke up two weeks ago with some instability. Took it easy for the week, then ran 5K and it got very sore and stiff. Took another week off with rest/ice/advil and exercises, but still bugging me. Pain is subtle, but enough to cause a limp. Medial-front. Hard to accept that it may be an MT, but I guess it sounds like it. Gonna try some in-person physio and continued rest/ice/advil and stay off running/any sort of squatting until resolved. Haven't called my doc yet, but given the current delays to get on the surgical table if needed... should I be starting that course now just in case? Great videos, cheers from Ottawa.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Alex. RICE is always a good start. Then see what happens after your assessment. Good luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@zayburse7434]

Did it end up being an MT?

[@caitlynrose8576]

What if it hurts on the outside when I bend my knee and squat down. Nothing on inside more outer side ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Caitlyn. It may be related to your lateral meniscus or lateral collatearl ligament. Best to get assessed. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@sallyb9613]

One day 2 years ago, I got up from sitting cross legged on the floor and I just couldn’t straighten my leg...about 20 degrees left. No pain at all but felt like a block of rubber in there. I hopped round the room and my boyfriend just looked at me...While I was trying to straighten it, I pulled it right up behind me. When I put it down I could straighten it completely. Absolutely no trauma and little pain except on the inside of the knee. It’s caused no trouble since. I wonder if one day it will happen again or would a fragment essentially disappear over time ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Luna. So it may happen again. Typically a meniscal tear does not have the ability to hear but depending on location some types can be more stable than others. Hopefully it does not come back! Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs hi when i bend my left knee i hear a cracking sound and a clicking sound inside my left knee i want to what causes it ps thanks rachel

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hard to say Rachel. Can be the meniscus. The ligaments. And sometimes arthritis. Maybe see your doctor. Good luck!

[@denisemariner9755]

So, will it heal on its own? Or is surgery indicated to clean up the tear?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Denise. So it won't heal per se. The pain can decrease. Indication for surgery is related to pain. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@greysonswim8530]

I’ve gotten hit by a snow plow while walking home from school in 8th grade, (in 2013) and the drs. Did not do anything about it, all they did was an XRAY. 10 years later now I’m having severe pain in my knee, and ever since 2013 my knee ‘pops’ and ‘cracks’ with every other step I take. Sometimes I need to stop walking for a second to crack my knee in order for me to be able to walk without pain. Any idea what this could be? Sometimes it feels like there’s a gap between my thigh bone and my leg bone where they connect. Although I’m heading to the ER today to get it looked at, do you guys have any recommendations as to what I can do? The hospital I’m closest to is known for not doing everything they should be doing to help their patients. (From my own experience)

[@TalkingWithDocs]

So sorry to hear that. Best advice is to get checked out and if the X-ray is normal consider an MRI

[@amandasutton9871]

Could the trauma be like 10 years earlier and just tore when going back to work after 3 years? I can’t walk barefoot I have to walk on my ball of feet I can not stand in shower and wash hair I have to put all weight on other foot. It’s tolerable with insoles and knee brace

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Amanda. Yes it could be an aggravation of an old injury for sure. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@mrmr314]

Hefty surfing accident. Left knee blew up like a soccer ball (25 years ago). That night two large clicks. Outside (lateral) meniscus probably. Surgeon wanted to operate, left it and re-patched itself for NORMAL life. But can't squat like is required for surfing (which is a major problem). Inside meniscus seems okay, but outside definitely did something serious. Took months for the swelling to go down, but when crouching/squatting it always feels swollen even though it doesn't look it. 25 years later just got Xrays and will probably need a MRI to see what to do (because not squatting in sport is very constraining).

[@kateandaddy2608]

Hi I broke my high tibia. And I got a MRI for it 3 months ago. And I still feel pain in my knee. My meniscus had a line going through it. But they did not call it a tear and I still getting swelling. Do you think is is meniscus tear?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Kate and Addy. It is hard to say the exact cause of your knee pain. Do you mean there was a line through the meniscus on the MRI? Sometimes one image can show a line but it is not consistent with a tear. If you feel it was interpreted incorrectly you could get a second opinion. Best of luck. Thanks for watching, subscribing and sharing with someone if you did.

[@yukimodz9127]

Also. Is it possible to grow cartilage or atleast make ur meniscus stronger? Tips?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nope Yuki. It is not. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did

[@Iam-me]

I ll have those surgery soon

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@adrianacoates1353]

I have a question a couple days ago I sat criss cross apple sauce on a chair while gaming for like 4 hours straight I woke up the next morning got up and there was alot of cracks that happened to my right knee it kinda hurt but there's no pain so far it's been 2 days. I still hear cracking in the morning here and there but there's no pain and I can walk on it just fine rn I'm keeping it elevated when I sleep I asked a Amwell doctor and he told me not to worry but my anxiety says different should I worry ?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Agree the cracking is ok if no associated pain. Cross cross apple sauce!

[@rachelgrant8661]

Dear talking with docs when i press down on the side of the left knee it starts hurting so much i want to know what causes it to hurt ps thanks rachel

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It maybe a torn meniscus Rachel

[@magnet1073]

Have a question. Jsut finished surgery and they said no meniscus tear but it was torn and has healed now. But my outer knee hurts in that area where they looked when I run and when I bend down and come up I feel like a popping sound

[@magnet1073]

Could this be a torn meniscus?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hard to say but yes it could be. Sometimes the tear is hard to see. Best advice is return to your surgeon and consider further investigations if the pain is severe. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@offbeatslook2684]

Hello , i injured my right knee just sitting in squad position suddenly..there is pain on lateral side of my pattella ligament..which is not a sharp pain its dull but i feel very uncomfortable .which comes and goes..the pain will completely gone when i lay down and Fully extend my knee....its been 2 months now... do u thing i might likely injured my meniscus or pattella ligament?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hard to say offbeatslook. An MRI would be helpful. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@ihatenuggets]

My knee only hurts when I'm in full squat position and on the way back up, but then the pain.subsides and only hurts if I squat back down. Any idea??

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi jd. Could be arthritis or possibly a torn meniscus. X-ray and MRI would be very helpful. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@theresebanks5071]

Doctors, I have two meniscus tear but my doctor will not operate because he said if he does the scope it will make my arthritis worst an because i am not 34. So he told me to live with it i have had two cortisone shots which i know is not good for me. Should i get a second opinion. I am 63. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Therese. There is evidence that in the setting of arthritis scoping does not provide pain relief. That is probably their reasoning. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@paularkins6039]

Results from Doctor today after MRI said I have a tear and joint effusion in the right knee. I am 33 year old male who had a torn meniscus(bucket tear) at 16 and surgery to repair same. Had a subsequent surgery at 17 as it wasn't healing. I then had a 3rd surgery at 24 to remove some cartilage and osteophytes or bone spurs carved down I believe. I am wondering is it possible to fix tear and joint effusion with another arthroscopy, or the likelihood that this is what the orthopaedic surgeon will recommend. History of injuries above are from playing soccer. Which I still try but very painful. Thanks

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Paul. Sorry to hear this. It is possible that removing the new torn tissue with arthroscopy maybe beneficial. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@paularkins6039]

@@TalkingWithDocs Thanks for reply. Great work.

[@andrecoleman5789]

My knee was popping everytime I walked and have medium pain that lasted a couple days I have full range of motion tho and it only pops/clicks when I walk down stairs now what do you think I’m young only 20

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hard to say andre. If the pain persists get checked out and get an MRI. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@sam06210]

Just had my MRI today. I’ve had knee pain for the last year. I did not have a traumatic event and x-rays were normal. So, it took time to convince my doctor to refer me for it. I’ve played a lot of basketball throughout my life so I’m thinking it could be wear and tear from that

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Good luck Samuel

[@deborahl9911]

Iam a 67 yo woman with extreme right knee pain plus a feeling of instability, stiffness on bending and painful walking up and more painful going down stairs. I believe I have a Bakers Cyst behind that knee. I had an Xray done and referral been sent to a specialist here in Saint John NB,but I have a 2 year wait just for a consultation:(. The pain is extreme going down stairs especially. I am taking ibuprofen and extra strength tylenol. I am terrified of falling down stairs . Is there something I can do to get rid of the bakers cyst ( ie: Acupuncture,Osteopath manual manipulation Thanking you guys in advance.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Deborah in Saint K John! Sorry for the long wait out there. So best advice is to consider ice and physio. Sometimes massage can help. Also a cortisone injection may be worth a try. Sometimes family doctors do that. Best of luck! Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@chriscaliente5033]

If my MRI reveals a torn meniscus, should I get a second opinion or trust what the ortho said?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Chris. It would depend on what the ortho said and how you feel about your rapport. Best of luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@reggierico]

No. 1 evidence of a torn meniscus is: an MRI! lol My knees are doing a bit better guys, but the right knee occasionally has a popping or snapping sound, accompanied with pain. What is that? The flap of the torn meniscus catching or bending and catching on 'something'? Thank you gentlemen, you guys are awesome.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jeffrey. Yes, often the piece of torn meniscus is more mobile so can catch or click and cause pain. If you can handle it you don't have to do anything. If it gets worse, get reassessed. Thanks for the positive feedback. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing if you did.

[@fazeelalaher6250]

Hi Dr's I just found out I got a lateral meniscus tear Grade 1 I'm not in pain at the moment 1 month ago I heard a huge snap n had excruciating pain. Took pain killers n an anti inflammatory tablet. Pain was better so stopped meds n went to Dr 2 weeks after did mri n that's what it showed. Bucket handle tear He suggested arthroscopic menistectomy. I'm not sure if I must do it or not. I'm doing physical therapy n there's slight popping sounds now n again . What can I do? I'm putting more pressure on left leg n have to remind myself to bend my right knee. N not drag it Just scared I'm 64yrs old female Not on any other meds as yet

[@TalkingWithDocs]

The trouble with leaving a bucket handle tear is that it could lead to acute episodes of pain and also the meniscus is often pressing on the end of the femur and can erode the cartilage. Worth a discussion. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@Jen-fr4sd]

Hi Docs, I have a torn meniscus( I don't remember if it's lateral or medial)that is about 5 years post injury. I have since had very difficult time trying to exercise. I recently re started a walking routine, trying to walk atleast 30 to 45 minutes approximately 3 to 4 days a week, when I can find time. Obese, and the weight doesn't want to come off easily,but have so far lost a few pounds. Reducing food portions, and cut back to minimal amount of sugar. I know that I should be strengthening my leg muscles but haven't been. The knee pain I have is intermittent with weight bearing and is also positional. No new symptoms since the injury. Is it okay to start weight lifting with ankle weights, despite the tear? I have a five pound ankle weight. Thank you guys for your videos. I wish I could be your patient, you look like wonderful doctors.

[@prod.saiyan4863]

Did you get it operated on or at least go through physical therapy?

[@prod.saiyan4863]

Did you get it operated on or at least go through physical therapy?

[@prod.saiyan4863]

Did you get it operated on or at least go through physical therapy?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Hi Jen. So yes weights are ok for sure. Whatever exercise you can do. As for weight loss one method to consider would be more plants and less animal products. Avoid sugar. Avoid processed foods. Avoid white flour. Best of luck to you. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@alphacentauri8083]

Interesting but puzzling. I'm a distance runner and my right knee has been bothering me since late November with medial knee pain, about a quarter, half an inch below the joint. The pain, in addition to a feeling of "weakness", manifests itself a day after I stop running but it goes away when I run. I thought it was pes anserine bursitis so I just backed off from high mileage running but I guess it could be a meniscus tear. It also hurts when I bend and straighten my knee while laying down, so no weight bearing. It feels like an "itis" (tendon, bursa, etc). I hear snap crackle pop sounds on occasion but they're below the kneecap, at the surface. ***Made an appointment with ortho for next week.

[@TalkingWithDocs]

Nice Alpha. Maybe an MRI good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@alphacentauri8083]

@@TalkingWithDocs I commissioned a PT and I can honestly say it has done wonders for me! My medial knee pain was apparently the result of overuse so my PT has focused on strengthening muscles that were neglected because of the one dimensional running routine. My "foundation" feels a lot stronger and stable now. I am running pain free now and my right leg/knee no longer feels schleppy like it did before.

[@overballinsquad3959]

When i reach down for toes i feel pain in my back knee, inner thigh. But when bend my leg at angle and twist around i feel nothing. So could this be a meniscus tear?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It could be Overballinsquad. MRI to know for sure. Good luck. Thanks for watching and subscribing

[@DumbBritAbroad]

i went to the hospital because i started limping and my knee cap swollen up, i had an x ray and the hospital provided me crutches and a knee brace, how long will it be before i can put pressure on my leg roughly?

[@TalkingWithDocs]

It really depends on the cause. Lots of ice. Gentle therapy if nothing is broken. Slow and steady

[@DumbBritAbroad]

@@TalkingWithDocs I think the cause I hit a rock under the water in a river at force and it had direct impact on the knee cap, then I was walking on the knee for around 4-5 days more until it began to really hurt