Question 1

can you tear acl/ mcl if a knee cap dislocation, x3weeks later still can't bend knee past 45*  i've dislocated b4 and can't remember recovery last4ever.?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: If you are unable to flex your knee beyond 45 degrees, there may be a mechanical block. You should see a sports medicine specialist or an orthopedist to get hands on exam and likely an mri.

Question 2

my knee got twisted. mri says "patchy tear at posterior horn of medial meniscus, shape and contour preserved. grade ii chondromalacia of patella. grade ii mcl". as per doc, i'm resting now. could someone explain more on this? anything to be worried?

Accepted Answer

: Your Dr who knows you and has seen the MRI is the best one to answer the question.  do not know for sure what Greade II MCL means in Hong Kong. Nevet use abbreviations in medicine. They can be deadly.

Question 3

how do i know when i need (or am a candidate for) a replacement knee? i am 49 yrs old and have tibia plateau fx, comminuted patella fx, acl/mcl

Accepted Answer

Pain : Pain which interfere with your daily activity or joint instability. Try delay the surgery unless you have to.

Question 4

mri for my knee. the results:  - acl sprain with full thickness disruption,  chronic proximal mcl sprain, patella alta w/o pf malaligment. english?

Accepted Answer

Stretch of ligaments: Sprains occur when ligaments (tissues holding joints together) stretch.  The ACL is a ligament in the inside of the knee.  The MCL  is on the middle side of the knee.  Disruption os ACL means it was probably/partially  torn.  Patella alta means that your knee cap is higher than usual.  You should  discuss these  findings with the ordering physician so she/he can determine appropriate treatmen

Question 5

why pain after cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection. mri says grade 2/3 sprain in both knee mcls, joint effusion, patella tilt &chrondomalica patella. result of fall.

Accepted Answer

Patella femoral : If your pain is in front/under your knee cap, then most likely chondromalacia patella. Best managed with exercise to strengthen your quads to improve tracking, and avoiding deep knee bending activities. Also oral or topical nsaids can be of benefit, as well as a brace. Injection of cortisone or hyaluronic acid also very popular.  Mcl injuries can be braced & need time not cortisone injections.

Question 6

mri comes back with grade ii to iii chondromalacia patella , knee joint effusion with ganglion, longitudinal partial tear.mcland lcl strain. ?

Accepted Answer

Conservative Rx: Depends upon your primary complaint and whether there was a mechanism of injury. Chondromalacia(i.e.Cartilage wear=arthritis) is common and can cause swelling and pain. Collateral ligament strains/partial tears (mcl+lcl) should be managed well conservatively. Recommend seeing a pt for motion, strengthening, edema control. Am a fan of a stationary bike as well (nonimpact knee motion+strengthening).

Question 7

can you tear the meniscus when you kneecap shifts out of place? what damage is done when the knee cap shifts out of place? please help

Accepted Answer

Internal: derangement of the  with subsequent instability of the knee joint. Have an orthopedic surgeon evaluate the MRI if not already ordered.

Question 8

what should you do to unlock knee that has locked because of a mechanical fault? had meniscus tears and think i have torn it again and knee cap moves!

Accepted Answer

HANG LEG,TRY 2 RELAX: IF U LOCK KNEE DUE TO INJURY OR SUDDEN MOVE AT GAMES,YOU ARE GOING TO DAMAGE MENISCUS AND BEST PLAN BE THAT , GO FOR MRI &amp; DON'T WALK UNTIL  YOU GET PROPER MEDICAL CARE BY ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON. YOU CAN USE ICE NOW FOR 10-15 MINUTES ONLY AND TAKE PAINKILLER.

Question 9

what could cause sharp pain and cracking in knee cap?

Accepted Answer

Wear if cArtilage: you can have cartilage degeneration that causes pain with bending. You can have patella tendinitis also. Need good evaluation to get options to treat it.

Question 10

i hit my knee hard on a door frame earlier today and had instant pain that brought tears throughout the day my knee cap has hurt whenever pressured?

Accepted Answer

Knee impact injury: As long as the skin is closed, I would ice the area, elevate, and limit movement for a little while.  Over-the-counter medications such as Tylenol (acetaminophen) and/or Advil would be beneficial.  If the pain does not subside within a day or so, or if there is any pain with weightbearing, I would see a local emergency department or urgent care and get an x-ray  to make sure that he didn't break the knee cap.

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Can you tear acl/ mcl if a knee cap dislocation, x3weeks later still can't bend knee past 45* i've dislocated b4 and can't remember recovery last4ever.?

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My knee got twisted. mri says "patchy tear at posterior horn of medial meniscus, shape and contour preserved. grade ii chondromalacia of patella. grade ii mcl". as per doc, i'm resting now. could someone explain more on this? anything to be worried?

A member asked:

How do i know when i need (or am a candidate for) a replacement knee? i am 49 yrs old and have tibia plateau fx, comminuted patella fx, acl/mcl

A member asked:

Mri for my knee. the results: - acl sprain with full thickness disruption, chronic proximal mcl sprain, patella alta w/o pf malaligment. english?

A member asked:

Why pain after cortizone (hydrocortisone) injection. mri says grade 2/3 sprain in both knee mcls, joint effusion, patella tilt &chrondomalica patella. result of fall.

A member asked:

Mri comes back with grade ii to iii chondromalacia patella , knee joint effusion with ganglion, longitudinal partial tear.mcland lcl strain. ?

A member asked:

Can you tear the meniscus when you kneecap shifts out of place? what damage is done when the knee cap shifts out of place? please help

A member asked:

What should you do to unlock knee that has locked because of a mechanical fault? had meniscus tears and think i have torn it again and knee cap moves!

A member asked:

What could cause sharp pain and cracking in knee cap?

A member asked:

I hit my knee hard on a door frame earlier today and had instant pain that brought tears throughout the day my knee cap has hurt whenever pressured?

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