Hi Leap,
It is good that our provisional diagnosis has matched with the diagnosis of surgeon.
A thorough clinical examination is of prime importance in any diagnosis.
What treatment the doctor has planned?
Which collateral ligament is injured?
Bracing, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and physical therapy emphasizing strengthening and stretching the quadriceps and hamstrings, is first-line treatment.
Depending on the extent of injury, surgical reconstruction may be necessary.
Keep me informed.
I would be interested to answer any queries.
Bye.
After looking at X-Rays and examination, Doctor told that the collateral ligament is stressed and it will take 2-3 weeks to heal entirely. Thank You for your help..
Thank You.. I am seeing Orthopedician on Monday. I don't feel any of grinding, locking, catching or giving away. I can straighten my leg slowly. If I put pressure like climbing stairs, I feel the pain. Thanks a lot... and will update you.
Hi Leap,
How are you feeling now?
When you talk about knee pain only few differential diagnoses comes to my minds which are as follows:
1. Osteoarthritis. 2. Ligament damage. 3. Meniscus damage. 4. Patello-femoral disorder.
In your case your pain at the joint line is the result of a collateral ligament or meniscus problem.
You had twisting of knee and then you started to have pain which is typical of a ligament injury.
Do you experience any grinding, locking, catching, or giving way of the knee?
I think you should be seeing a specialist as early as possible. You could go to emergency room to get imaging done and rule out any fracture.
You need to give rest to the part and use crutches wherever possible.
Keep me informed.
Bye.