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Can you walk if you have a meniscus tear? can you have the feeling of knee instability or your knee giving out with a knee sprain? i have l knee instability and pain on the outside of my knee?
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See orthopedic surgeon and consider MRI. Do not try to tough through as walking on a knee injury can make it far worse. Your doctor will recommend the most appropriate approach
Answered 4/15/2021
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Most people can walk with a meniscus tear. Large meniscus tears can cause your knee to lock, catch, and make it difficult to fully extend. Knee sprains (ligament injury) can cause instability and pain. I would seen an orthopedic surgeon for evaluation.
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