A member asked:

Hi i was on my way to work walking down the stairs and my knee popped and i could hardly stand on it and walk back up the stairs when i put pressure or try to walk on it i can't what can i do i have an ice pack on it

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Dr. James McClurg answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

There : There are several possibilities in this situation. The clinical presentation is suggestive of a meniscal tear. Other options include a pathologic plica, an osteochondral defect, or a loose body to the knee which was caught during motion. I would have this evaluated further.

Answered 1/1/2019

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