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Im 22 but have severe pain in only my left knee, standing, sitting, or bending. knee clicks when i rotate it, no swelling.any physical therapy ideas?

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Dr. James Cunnar answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Need MRI?: Sounds like you may have cartilage damage. Physical therapy may not be overly effective. Diagnosis is usually confirmed by mri.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Knee pain: Some interesting finding: severe pain, & clicking sounds. Need a good knee exam. Pt, anti-inflammatory med should be done. If no improvement in 2-3 weeks , may consider ortho evaluation.

Answered 7/3/2012

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Get evaluation : Your symptoms have the findings associated with a possible meniscus tear. Especially the pain and clicking with bending and twisting. Get an orthopaedic exam and you will probably have an MRI ordered to look for a meniscus tear.

Answered 6/10/2014

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Knee pain: The fact that you have no swelling is an excellent sign that therapy should improve your clinical course. That said, i would have an MRI to ensure that you have no articular cartilage disorder (e.g. Ocd lesion) and/or meniscal tear. You are most probably experiencing a patellofemoral disorder and possibly a medial plica band syndrome.

Answered 6/10/2014

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