The signs of a meniscus sprain are similar to a meniscus tear. Both can include knee pain, swelling and stiffness. Being unable to move your knee and hearing popping sounds can indicate a more severe injury. The more intense your symptoms, the more likely your injury is a tear and not a sprain.
ACL tears are often associated with a popping sound, immediate swelling, and a feeling of instability. MCL tears commonly cause knee pain and tenderness along the inner side of the knee. Meniscus tears may produce a popping sensation, locking or catching of the knee, and difficulty straightening the leg.
ACL tears are often associated with a popping sound, immediate swelling, and a feeling of instability. MCL tears commonly cause knee pain and tenderness along the inner side of the knee. Meniscus tears may produce a popping sensation, locking or catching of the knee, and difficulty straightening the leg.
– PRICE (protection, rest, ice, compression, elevation)
– Over the counter medications to reduce inflammation, such as aspirin or ibuprofen (NSAIDs)
– Wearing a knee braces.
– Exercise.
– Physical therapy.
– Weight loss.
– Cortisone injections (to reduce pain and inflammation)
– Surgery.
ACL tears are often associated with a popping sound, immediate swelling, and a feeling of instability. MCL tears commonly cause knee pain and tenderness along the inner side of the knee. Meniscus tears may produce a popping sensation, locking or catching of the knee, and difficulty straightening the leg.
Contact your provider if: You cannot bear weight on your knee. You have severe pain, even when not bearing weight. Your knee buckles, clicks, or locks.
Making unhealthy lifestyle choices Smoking, for instance, dehydrates the muscles, cartilage, and other soft-tissues in your knee. Being overweight puts extra stress on your knee, increasing your risk for injury. Not getting enough quality sleep also deprives your knee of the rest it needs to regenerate cells.
Locking or Catching Sensations: If your knee feels like it’s “catching” or “locking” during movement, it may be a sign of structural problems that need evaluation and treatment. Loss of Range of Motion: A decrease in your knee’s range of motion, especially if accompanied by noises, should not be overlooked.
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