Question 1

i twisted my rt knee bowling.  it hurts below the knee cap and behind the knee with pain generating up the thigh and down to foot,bruise under knee?

Accepted Answer

See medical provider: A twisting injury to your knee can be a number of things from a sprain to arthritis flair up or cartilage tearing.  See a medical provider for an evaluation with X-rays.  You may also need an MRI to look for ligament or cartilage tearing.

Question 2

was walking down my stairs slipped fell on my butt, twisted my knee and bottom of foot hurts.. knee is very painful to touch, is very swollen on all sides and knee cap. barely walk, and no pressure on it. inside painful. otc sleeve should buy? ice??

Accepted Answer

: You need to be evaluated to determine exactly what was injured in the fall. You may need an MRI of your knee/foot and/or x-rays. Only after you get a diagnosis can the correct treatment be recommended. You probably ought to see an orthopedic surgeon to get examined and then the proper tests ordered. So, call for an appointment ASAP. Meanwhile, ice the area. Good luck!

Question 3

pain behind knee cap. bulging foot veins. leg hurts when pressure applied. cramping in calf and thigh. neg ddimer and ultrasound.  what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Chondromalac/compart: When knees develop early tendonitis change, there can be periods of flare where inflammation and pain can develop behind the kneecap due to cartilage tears. This is also called patellar chondromalacia.There is also concern for compartment syndrome given your vascular complaints. It is thus best to see a Sports Medicine &amp;/or Vascular MD to diagnose what is going on and make sure of the diagnosis.

Question 4

what could be causing pain from knee cap to top of bend in foot?

Accepted Answer

Many things: Kind of nonspecific but could be a inched nerve in back or knee arthritis with distally radiating pain 
if it persists please go see a doctor.

Question 5

my r knee is killing me the pain is in the knee cap the pain goes from my knee to my r foot what causes this i had this pain b 4 then it went away?

Accepted Answer

Consult an : Orthopedist don't wait to let the problem worsen.

Question 6

i'm having numbness in my knee cap and numbness on one toe each foot?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like: a nerve problem, such as neuropathy.  See your doctor for exam and tests if necessary.  Diabetes, toxins, and certain metabolic diseases can cause neuropathy.

Question 7

my l knee crunched across the knee cap r to l when i moved my foot r to l. iced right away, still in pain. what happened?

Accepted Answer

Get checked for: Arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis etc.Continue applying ice packs for two days then warm packs. Otc nsaids/ motrin, aleve (naproxen) may help. See your dr if your symptoms worsen. Take care!

Question 8

my legs i think bend outward like my feet bend outward and my knee caps do to and lets say if im laying down and i try to put my foot straight up it hurts my calf muscle is there a way to straighten my legs and feet forward without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Get an exam : An Ortho doc will take x rays to get a position basis of any abnormality, develop,a therapy program to improve, then re X-ray in the future to assess results of treatment. Also, your condition will be assessed to determine if it even IS abnormal. Sometime teenage years make us hypercritical of our own bodies and variants of normal are interpreted as abnormal. Good luck

Question 9

i dislocated my knee cap should i have it operated on? i am a 43 year old male.  i work out with weights 6 days a week.  i dislocated what i think was my knee cap while bowling.(left knee folded to inside when i planted it to throw the ball. then it poppe

Accepted Answer

This : This can be a difficult problem.  Did you see a primary care physician, urgent care or er doctor, or an orthopaedic surgeon?  You really do need to see an orthopaedic surgeon, preferably one who specializes in sports medicine.

Patellar (knee cap) dislocations are relatively common and can be quite painful.  They occur frequently in adolescent girls.  However, 43 is a bit late for a first-time dislocation.  There have been studies back-and-forth about the relative benefits of surgery vs. Bracing and rehabilitation.  My bias is to avoid surgery if possible.

However, it is more likely in your age group that you ruptured part of your patellar tendon or the quadriceps tendon.  An incomplete rupture would still allow you to walk, but you would have difficulty straightening the knee and it would be quite painful.  Unfortunately, these do require surgical repair.

Repairs are easiest to do and get the best results if done within 2 weeks of an injury.  You should be evaluated promptly to get the best outcome.

Question 10

i took a hard hit to my knee and it's hurting to the inside of my knee cap up the back part of my thigh and also the top of my foot?

Accepted Answer

Knee pain: See your doctor to rule out a patellar fracture. You will need xrays and a possible MRI

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I twisted my rt knee bowling. it hurts below the knee cap and behind the knee with pain generating up the thigh and down to foot,bruise under knee?

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Was walking down my stairs slipped fell on my butt, twisted my knee and bottom of foot hurts.. knee is very painful to touch, is very swollen on all sides and knee cap. barely walk, and no pressure on it. inside painful. otc sleeve should buy? ice??

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Pain behind knee cap. bulging foot veins. leg hurts when pressure applied. cramping in calf and thigh. neg ddimer and ultrasound. what could it be?

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What could be causing pain from knee cap to top of bend in foot?

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My r knee is killing me the pain is in the knee cap the pain goes from my knee to my r foot what causes this i had this pain b 4 then it went away?

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I'm having numbness in my knee cap and numbness on one toe each foot?

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My l knee crunched across the knee cap r to l when i moved my foot r to l. iced right away, still in pain. what happened?

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My legs i think bend outward like my feet bend outward and my knee caps do to and lets say if im laying down and i try to put my foot straight up it hurts my calf muscle is there a way to straighten my legs and feet forward without surgery?

A member asked:

I dislocated my knee cap should i have it operated on? i am a 43 year old male. i work out with weights 6 days a week. i dislocated what i think was my knee cap while bowling.(left knee folded to inside when i planted it to throw the ball. then it poppe

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I took a hard hit to my knee and it's hurting to the inside of my knee cap up the back part of my thigh and also the top of my foot?

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