Question 1

severe knee pain only on flexion. what am i possibly dealing with?

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Knee Pain: It would depend on where your pain is located.  On the side of the knee, possibly the meniscus.  In the front, could be a knee cap problem or tendinitis.

Question 2

what would cause sharp intermittent knee pain, worse on flexion. no obvious swelling. pain for a few days then settles for a week or two. ?

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Meniscal injury: I have the same injury so I can attest as a patient.  Injury to the medial or lateral meniscus, frequently caused by a twisting or cutting motion, can cause sharp pain on knee flexion.  Partial or complete tear to the posterior cruciate ligament can also cause some knee pain, though it is usually accompanied by some swelling.  If the pain is mostly localized to the anterior kneecap or just below

Question 3

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could you please tell me what is the possible diagnosis of child with limp ,knee pain,elevated rotation of the hip with reduced flexion&extension?

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Difficult to say for: sure without an exam. It could be toxic synovitis which is caused by a virus, but also could be a bacterial infection or other serious issue. So, please see your doctor/have the child seen by a doctor, either the primary care doctor, or an orthopedist or the emergency room.

Question 4

knee pain in back of the knee just above the calf, to the outside of the knee radiating to the ankle. pain with prolonged weight baring & flexion caus

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You May have a : Bakers cyst. I would follow up with an orthopedist.

Question 5

causes of burning knee pain - medial aspect

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Many causes: Medial to the knee proper includes the mvl, medial meniscus, pesanserine bursa and bone.

They are all caused be diffent mwcanism of injury.

Hands on eval is best to r/o most along with immaging for some. 

Get in to see an orthopedic surgeon.

Question 6

i have medial knee pain but the swelling is on the lateral side please explain?

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Knee swelling: Knee swelling has nothing to do with the location of the pain.  The knee, like most joints, has a capsule that surrounds the joint and keep the fluid contained.  When there is an excess of fluid due to injury or inflammation, then the knee will swell.  You will usually notice the swelling either above (proximal) the knee or the lateral aspect as these are weaker/thinner areas of the capsule.

Question 7

medial knee pain after tkr. still limping oct 10 -- surgery may 8. cause. had manipulation in aug. 120 degree now- was 90?

Accepted Answer

Exam and X-rays : Medial knee pain after a tka and manipulation could be several different things . A thorough exam, x-rays and possibly lab work would be helpful.See your ors. Limping alone can cause knee bursitis.(pes). Scar tissue remaining in medial gutter, overhang of tibial baseplate, low grade infection, a condition called mid -flexion instability, referred pain from hip ; and others should be considered.

Question 8

medial knee pain but no swelling, im a swimmer that swims breaststroke. ?

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Many possibiliities : It could be related to various structures- meniscus, medial collateral ligament, tendon problem (semimembranosus hamstring tendon, pes anserine tendons ) or bursitis or referred pain from somewhere else.  Should be examined by a knowledgable medical provider and possibly an MRI or musculoskel ultrasound if  it persists for awhile.

Question 9

what happens when you have knee pain and a medial pain and you may have a tear? what are the special test for knee pain besides a mri ?

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See below: An MRI is the most sensitive test to evaluate the structures of the knee.  Plain xray do not show the soft tissue structures (cartilage, ligamants) in detail.

Question 10

any new procedures for medial knee pain, without a total arthroplasty or the supartz (hyaluronic acid) injections? i have taken all injections.

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Yes: Knee osteotomy has three goals:
to transfer weight from the arthritic part of the knee to a healthier area
to correct poor knee alignment
to prolong the life span of the knee joint
knee osteotomy is used when you have early-stage osteoarthritis that has damaged just one side of the knee joint. By shifting your weight off of the damaged side of the joint. Check it out.

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Severe knee pain only on flexion. what am i possibly dealing with?

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What would cause sharp intermittent knee pain, worse on flexion. no obvious swelling. pain for a few days then settles for a week or two. ?

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Hi could you please tell me what is the possible diagnosis of child with limp ,knee pain,elevated rotation of the hip with reduced flexion&extension?

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Knee pain in back of the knee just above the calf, to the outside of the knee radiating to the ankle. pain with prolonged weight baring & flexion caus

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Causes of burning knee pain - medial aspect

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I have medial knee pain but the swelling is on the lateral side please explain?

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Medial knee pain after tkr. still limping oct 10 -- surgery may 8. cause. had manipulation in aug. 120 degree now- was 90?

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Medial knee pain but no swelling, im a swimmer that swims breaststroke. ?

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What happens when you have knee pain and a medial pain and you may have a tear? what are the special test for knee pain besides a mri ?

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Any new procedures for medial knee pain, without a total arthroplasty or the supartz (hyaluronic acid) injections? i have taken all injections.

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