Hi Dr. Kaul,
Thank you for the prompt response! I was on a business trip so I could not make it to the PCP last week.
I finally made it to the PCP which resulted in a referral to an Orthopedist (as expected).
Thanks again for the advice in the mean time,
Mike
Hi there!
Well, without a detailed clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms. Possibilities that may need to be considered include inflammations, bursitis, infections, degeneration with joint effusion, injuries to tendons/ ligaments/ internal knee structures, neuro-muscular causes etc. It would be best to have this evaluated by a primary care physician or an orthopedician for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management. Meanwhile I would suggest resting the knee and limiting weight bearing. If the pain is more than mild, Tylenol may be helpful for pain relief.
Hope this is helpful.
Take care!