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PTs/Sports Guys. Knee "Pop" question UPDATE and thanks
Posted on 8/14/15 at 5:23 pm
Posted on 8/14/15 at 5:23 pm
Son was jumping up yesterday in PE to block a shot and heard and felt a pop in his right knee on the lateral side. No swelling but it's stiff and he says that it feels unstable and catches/locks at times. He said he rubbed the area and he felt a "pop" as if something went back into place.
Appt is already made with Dr. Perry in Lafayette for Tueaday but can I assume it's potentially ACL related or could it technically be any of the ligaments or something else altogether?? Not going to Google it as it'll probably have him with a prognosis of death and no it's not aids or Ebola.
Thanks.
8/18 Thanks guys for the help .. Saw Dr. Perry this am and as I suspected, MRI is in the works. SUspected lateral meniscal tear with ligaments all checking out "seemingly" ok. Likely scope and if it's a repairable tear, repair will be done and crutches for 4 weeks; if not clean out and no big deal. Thanks for the help.
Appt is already made with Dr. Perry in Lafayette for Tueaday but can I assume it's potentially ACL related or could it technically be any of the ligaments or something else altogether?? Not going to Google it as it'll probably have him with a prognosis of death and no it's not aids or Ebola.
Thanks.
8/18 Thanks guys for the help .. Saw Dr. Perry this am and as I suspected, MRI is in the works. SUspected lateral meniscal tear with ligaments all checking out "seemingly" ok. Likely scope and if it's a repairable tear, repair will be done and crutches for 4 weeks; if not clean out and no big deal. Thanks for the help.
This post was edited on 8/18/15 at 2:59 pm
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Posted on 8/14/15 at 5:25 pm to tiger91
Go to a pharmacy and buy a Mueller elastic knee support sleeve. Rest, ice, keep compressed, elevate. Take him to his physician.
Eta: get the sleeve one without an opening I the front, no straps no Velcro etc.
Eta: get the sleeve one without an opening I the front, no straps no Velcro etc.
This post was edited on 8/14/15 at 5:28 pm
Posted on 8/14/15 at 5:28 pm to tiger91
I don't think people are going to be able to accurately diagnose specific ligament damage from your post.
I can tell you that I once was positive that I tore my ACL...heard/felt a pop when playing basketball, and while the pain wasn't excruciating the next few days, it was stiff and I didn't have the strength or flexibility that I normally had.
It turned out to be a cartilage tear.
I can tell you that I once was positive that I tore my ACL...heard/felt a pop when playing basketball, and while the pain wasn't excruciating the next few days, it was stiff and I didn't have the strength or flexibility that I normally had.
It turned out to be a cartilage tear.
Posted on 8/14/15 at 5:42 pm to tiger91
Sounds like meniscus tear
Posted on 8/14/15 at 5:59 pm to tiger91
This post was edited on 8/16/17 at 3:28 pm
Posted on 8/14/15 at 6:13 pm to tiger91
With all due respect that doesn't sound like the typical mechanism of injury for a ligament tear or a cartilage/meniscus tear. "Pops" aren't necessarily a bad thing nor do they signify an injury. How old is your son?
Posted on 8/14/15 at 6:17 pm to tiger91
does it pop when he bends it? could be IT band. ive had issues there before from running and it seems similar.
keep in mind i have zero medical expertise at all so take what im saying with a grain of salt.
keep in mind i have zero medical expertise at all so take what im saying with a grain of salt.
Posted on 8/14/15 at 6:19 pm to tiger91
I had the same thing happen and it was a meniscus tear. I did have a dislocated kneecap as well and didn't find out about the meniscus tear for about a month later.
Posted on 8/14/15 at 6:25 pm to tiger91
This sounds just like what I have in my right knee. shite has been bugging me for around a year. I never heard a distinct pop though, unlike your son. I think I got it while hiking. There is no significant swelling on the outside of the joint, but there is popping, stiffness, and pain when I squat or bend it. I wear a brace when I work out.
Did you get surgery Perrydawg?
Did you get surgery Perrydawg?
This post was edited on 8/14/15 at 6:27 pm
Posted on 8/14/15 at 6:39 pm to tiger91
Years ago this happened, I was diagnosed with a patella subluxation, or partially dislocated knee cap. Two months of PT and strengthening, was back to normal.
I felt pretty lucky considering what it could have been.
I felt pretty lucky considering what it could have been.
Posted on 8/14/15 at 7:41 pm to tiger91
Sounds like he spit out his Kotex .
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