Question 1

are the popliteal nodes only in the right knee ?

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No: They would be present in both legs.

Question 2

how do i know if i tore my mcl on my right knee?

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Pain inside of knee: Your mcl runs along the inside of your knee, preventing the knee from buckling in.  If you tore it, it would hurt along the course of the ligament, your knee may also feel as if it is giving out.  Seeing an orthopaedic surgeon, and possbily getting an MRI would diagnose the injury.

Question 3

a large soft spot on the back of the right knee ?

Accepted Answer

Possible cyst/lipoma: You need to see your doctor to make a proper diagnosis. This could be a lipoma or a Baker's cyst. A pulsating mass could be an aneurysm  of the vessel.

Question 4

what to do about really bad pain in my right knee?

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See your doctor: You could have a host of issues that could cause your knee pain, could be bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament issues, meniscal injury, sciatica etc.  So you may want to see an orthopedic pain specialist that can tell you what is going and help you with the latest treatments available.

Question 5

what to do if i have severe pain in my right knee?

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See your doctor: You could have a host of issues that could cause your knee pain, could be bursitis, tendonitis, arthritis, ligament issues, meniscal injury, sciatica etc.  So you may want to see an orthopedic pain specialist that can tell you what is going and help you with the latest treatments available.

Question 6

help with pain behind the left side of my right knee?

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Many possibilities: The knee is an important weight bearing joint with a complex inner and outer structure. Your pain could be as a result of many different things. A thorough history and physical exam and possibly some laboratory and radiology exams are needed to determine the exact cause. Causes of pain may include: trauma (fracture, tendon or ligamentous tear, arthritis), infection, and metabolic conditions.

Question 7

what can cause my right knee to make a grinding sound?

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Chondromalacia: Painful grinding of the knees with bending is usually a sign of a condition known as patellar chondromalacia.  This refers to an irregular or rough cartilage surface of the kneecap.  Exercising to strengthen the thigh muscles is the best treatment.  Oral nsaid's such as Ibuprofen may help. Orthopaedic consult may be necessary to assist in treatment.

Question 8

pain on inside of right knee under kneecap for past year?

Accepted Answer

Kneecap: Get it checked out by an orthopedist. There are various reasons for possible pain at your age. It may be maltracking of the kneecap which can be treated with therapy. Other less likely problems are inflammation or cartilage wear.

Question 9

what could i do to find out if i tore my acl in my right knee?

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Exam and MRI: Most acl injuries are associated with pain and swelling of the knee.  The swelling can be significant a few hours after the injury.  A sports specialist should be able to determine from exam the likelihood of acl tear.  An MRI confirms the diagnosis in most cases.

Question 10

my right knee feels really swollen, could i have torn something?

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Possibly: Problems like these can only be correctly handled by your doctor in person.  He/she needs to listen to you, perform an examination and possibly run labs or other tests. That's the only way he/she can find out what's going on and what to do about it.

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