Torn MCL / Sprained Knee 

It’s crazy how doctors never want to give you an MRI, they rather guess a diagnosis

good to know very rarely you need mcl surgery .. Ive been looking everywhere and its only like the last thing you said ha good video guys you guys seem like true experts

I just got back from skiing and got the fun ride down the mountain with the ski patrol.... super embarrassing but this video helped me make the decision to go to the doctor. Thank you!! I have a level 2 tear :/ Crutches here we come!

Dude I just got wrecked on a black slope and tore my mcl. This video helped ngl😂

47 year old active male in overall good shape. Was surfing 7 weeks ago and I jumped off the board at the end of the wave and assumed the water was waist deep but was actually more like knee deep. Jammed my knee. I felt some pain but wasn’t severe. I was actually able to surf for about 30 more mins. When I was walking up to the beach I could tell I hurt myself. Later that day I felt mild discomfort and inner tightness / swelling but it has never swollen to a degree that was visually obvious. More so if I bend my knee all the way if gets a little puffy. I took time off all physical activity and did the ice routine for a couple of weeks along with some Advil. I also started wearing a neoprene knee brace after about 2 weeks. I assumed it would just heal on its own but 7 weeks out and I’m still having issues. I have noticed that if I press and manipulate the medial side of my knee - where the MCL is I think - it still is sore to the touch. I can extend my leg without pain but if I bend it all the way back I feel tightness and mild discomfort. Sorry for all the info. Does this sound like a MCL injury? 7 weeks is so long ! Im planking on going to an ortho clinic in the coming days. Thanks

Hi, thanks I enjoyed your video. I have a personal trainer at the gym and have been doing leg presses, extensions, calf raises, body weight squats with no problem for some time. A couple of weeks ago I did some fairly heavy leg presses and we also did something akin to a lunge but stepping backwards while holding on to ropes above me for balance. It went fine at the time. I also did some step-ups and side-to-side step-ups which may have put lateral stress on the knees. No pain at the time but a few days later my right knee started to be somewhat painful when standing. It gradually worsened and after a few more days, I stepped on my right foot and heard a pop or snap and immediately felt strong pain on the inside of the knee and couldn't put weight on that leg without a lot of pain. I went to urgent care and had an x-ray which was normal although they did mention I have reduced space on the inside of the knee, but it doesn't look like bone is touching bone at this time. There is no apparent looseness of the knee and the doctor said it was likely an MCL sprain or tear. They gave me a brace (not hinged) and crutches and said to wait a week or two and go to a specialist if it wasn't improving by then. It has been just over a week and I have been icing and resting the knee and talking ibuprofen. I roll around in my desk chair with wheels most of the time to get around. I have also been doing some range of motion exercises such as bring my heel back to flex the knee and pushing down lightly with a rolled towel under my foot. Yesterday, the pain had subsided quite a bit and I could take a few steps without pain. Then I walked outside without the brace on and must have pushed it too far and now they pain is worse again. My questions are how long is reasonable to wait before seeing a specialist, and can I do any walking with the brace or should I be keeping weight off of it? Thanks

Playing basketball and stopped quickly. I felt my right knee move out of place but no pop or sounds. I got up - stopped playing and walked around a bit to walk it off. At one point oil twisted when walking and felt my knee noticeable - then walking up a step at home my knee fave out. That was 9am. I went to an orthopedic dr at 3pm. No real swelling, no intolerable pain, no bruising. Told her all that happened she took an xray - all clear. She tested for torn ligaments. She gave me a good brace with rods on each side. Told me to come back in 6 weeks - if I still wanted too. Didn’t think I needed an mri now. She seems not concerned that I tore anything. Your thoughts?

Thank you so much for the information last Sunday I felt a pop in my knee as I was walking and I wasn't wearing jeans and then it started a little sore around my knee my doctor prescribe some anti-inflammatories so it seems to be getting better but thank you for the information I feel better that I may not need any surgery.

Hey so I’m at the point where my leg has gotten stiff and I can’t bend it at all. Is this because I’ve been wearing the brace for about a week into the healing of the MCL?

Hi doc, during basketball, i planted my right foot in front of me and my knee popped left. I immediately fell to the ground and i could feel that i knee wasn't stable. I went to the ER and they braced my knee with a brace that limits any motion of the knee. After wearing this brace for 3 days and using crutches, I went to the doctors and they did a physical examination. The doctor then said he was pretty sure that i hadn't torn anything so they took away the brace and lightly rapped it. Now after 4 days, my knee is a lot better with no swelling and no pain but it still feels like it's out of place. What does this mean? Thanks.

I fell off from my bike two weeks ago that got my left leg stepping on to the ground and twisted a little bit clockwise. I put on compression bandage for 12 days and now on a knee brace. There is no swelling anymore. I can do ducky walk and ducky squat but I cannot stand with just one injured leg. Also it still cannot be fully bent and straightened. I went to the orthopedics immediately after the injury. They took X-rays and did all sorts of tests and said that I just got a sprain. Am I just worrying too much as I thought two weeks a really long time already. I will have a follow up appointment next week.

Hi Doctors. Thanks for the incredibly helpful video. I am suspecting MCL injury from soccer got excessive force sideways from the inside to outside with symptoms of swelling, popping sound during the injury, knee instability. I have a history of ACL reconstructions in both knees. I just went to see the GP who was not very helpful. I am planning to get an MRI scan and visit the specialist. However, you mentioned that MRI may not be necessary with MCL injury. Do you think clinical examination will be sufficient to determine the degree of the injury? or would it still be better to visit with the MRI data considering my recurring ligament injuries? Thank you!

Hi Dr please let me know if I need surgery for this.. i am 29 years physically active working professional , while playing cricket i done this MRI diagnosis IMPRESSION: · Complete thickness tear of the mid third fibers of anterior cruciate ligament - grade 3 tear. Mild sprain of the mid and lower third fibers of lateral collateral ligament. · Trabecular fractures with marrow edema is noted in the posterior aspect of the medial and lateral tibial condyles. · Multifocal subchondral marrow edema is noted in the medial and lateral femoral condyles. · Mild knee joint effusion with extension into suprapatellar recess.

Great video - thanks! Here's my follow up question....I've had severe pain in the MCL area for over three months. By way of background, I've played rugby for over 20 years, ran marathons, avid bike rider etc. in other words I've been pretty hard on my body. I did have the knee in question scoped 25 years ago - and since then have not had any problems. Going back approximately six months I ramped up my trail running and biking. I did not experience a typical injury - i.e. fall, twist, side impact etc. One morning after a hard workout I woke up with tremendous pain. It has somewhat dissipated - but not much. It's tender to the touch and the slightest lateral movement is very painful. I have not been to a doctor due to an administrative nightmare with my insurance. My question....does this sound like an MCL tear? or does it sound more like a tibial plateau fracture as mentioned? arthritis? Any insight would be greatly appreciated. Mahalo!

Thank you guys!! I’m a retired nurse and I felt like I was there with you getting a consult! I’m 10 days post injury, had an MRI 2 days ago and haven’t seen the report or heard from my internist yet. So, thanks for your help. I’m still having pain and swelling so I’m sure I damaged something.

Hii. Doctor. I am 19 year old football player of India. My knee ligament has torn. I am doing exercise under the physiotherapist. I have a doubt that does tear ligament affected to our future bone growth.? Is it shorter (knee bone) than naturalely due to ligament tear? Please reply Dr. I am waiting your answer.?.thanks.

Hi doc! About a week ago, i got a really bad tear on my knee while practicing martial arts.. After jumping, I landed only on my right knee and it bent inwards along with a popping sound. I still can't bend it more than 70 degrees and the swelling hasn't gone down. I'm still unable to walk on the 7th day, since it still feels really unstable. Are these symptoms a grade 2, a grade 3, or perhaps even other ligaments like the acl that got torn? thank you!

Someone told me i needed surgery and freaked me out thank you 🙌🏾

Hilarious and informative! Although I was wearing ski pants.

U guys r HILARIOUS!!!!! I fell to the side on my mt bike and my peddle clips were too tight so twisted my knee. Here in CANADA it takes about 2 weeks just to see a dr. I've waited one week so far. My knee is HOT, swelled and medically bruised, I've continued my biking and hiking, icing it. Limping still. Tender medialy. No increased mvt upon valgus test. So with that info, would your guess be grade one sprain?

Just hurt my knee few days ago got an. Xray everything is okay

Sir i hav II grad Mcl sprain wht I do plz reply 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

I had some tenderness but no opening of the knee when i first injured my knee, knee was stable but tender for a couple of days, trainer thinks its a very mild sprain of the mcl. Pain was a 3 on a scale of 1 - 10 after three days, i have been going to therapy, estim, cryo,. Can i brace it with dual hinged brace and return to sport if i feel fine and have no pain after 10 days. Soccer is my sport so lots of cutting and acceleration going on.

about a month ago I crouched down for a case of water & when I tried come up I heard my knee snap. From that moment I haven’t been able to straighten it out at all when I’m walking only after sitting down & elevating it. I had an xray done & my doctor just told me to walk on it but I’m still limping & have pain. I’m only 19 & worry this injury will affect I’m the long run. Any suggestions?

Did my acl and mcl, instantly couldn't weight bare. Two years later, my mcl still hurts randomly when walking and my knee is still unstable occasionally. I was and still am extremely fit compared to most. But still cannot do the things I love like rock climbing and gymnastics.

About a month ago I took a helmet to the inside of my knee but it was like the impact shot through the other side of my knee. It swelled up a lot but now it’s gone down a lot but still slightly swollen. There’s still stiffness there but I can bend it with and without the brace I just can bend it fully how I want without thinking I might make it worse but I can do certain leg workouts and do the stationary bike. Could this be a grade 2 mcl injury?

Hi! I was playing volleyball, went up for a spike and came down on my left leg and then i heard a LOUD pop.. tried to put weight on it and immediately felt a shifting towards the medial portion of my knee. I cannot completely physically straighten or bend my knee, I also have a lot of pain when trying this. I had gradual swelling and bruising overtime. I went to the doctor, for assessment and no ACL year was suspected. Doctor gave me 2 weeks off from work as I perform a lot of weight bearing, walking, standing, and lifting for my job. Came back in for a follow up, doctor assessed that my knee is starting to bend (slouch) medially. Could this be an MCL tear, or meniscus cartilage tear? Thank you so much for posting this wonderful video it’s very informative and helps to give us viewers peace of mind!

Hi, I love this channel. I think I've got MCL (guessing by the location, description and symptoms), but I got no injury (I didn't get hit, didn't fall, etc. Just woke up one normal morning and had an MCL sprain). How is that possible?

Hey doc! so basically when I was at at school in teachers lounge cleaning my teachers coffe mug I ran into a cabinet handle on my knee cap and the whole knee cap moved and then I started limping then a few minutes later is started running cuz I thought I was fine then it like moved to the side and it really hurt I don’t know what’s going on I got a knee brace but when I try to stand up straight it tries to move and it really hurts any ideas what’s going on?

I mildly sprained my right knee in October and it still bothering me 😭 I've been doing lots of physio but no improvement

Hello i have pain on my right knee right side when laying down and tryng to raise my right knee i feel a sharp pain on right side side of right kneeor squating it feels like it gives out due to pain i love to run and it has made me lose my explosiveness from my right knee cant do one proper squat with out sharp pain been like months and it totally sucks

I am 66 and in pretty good shape. I have always done some daily form of exercise. About 12 years ago I injured my mcl in right leg. When I do too much or certain yoga moves pain flares up. I’ve been doing a group weight training class for about 6 months. Also doing a Balance/Flex class that’s a cross between yoga and Pilates. I’m frustrated because I try so hard to stay in shape along with healthy eating and lifestyle. I’ve spent the last 3 days in bed and icing due to injuring it again! I’m wondering at what point do I start doing rehab type of exercises at home? I want it to heal correctly but I also want to keep strength and a range of motion. Thank you!

hlo sir i hv a high grade mcl injury around 4 weaks ago my Orthopaedic said put brace for six week then taping for another six week, i have no pain at this time and am using hinge knee brace all time in day and night little bit limp during walking, can i start rahab exercises or i have to wait for 6 weeks,

Hello Doctor. First of all i love your videos. God bless. I hope you answer me. I hurt my mcl (2nd grade) in february 15. the Pain is almost gone i only feel it if i train leg day in the gym. But when i sit down on my knees it still hurts a bit on the inside. And i also feel a little instability when i lay on the side and lift my leg up and swing it down. So i think its not healed 100%. But 6 months past now. Do you think or would you say this ist normal and it will get better or is there something like it always will be instable. I would be very happy about an answer. (Sorry for the bad english its not my mother language)

Hello. Thanks for the vid. Very helpful. Like the banter too. I have a question (if you are answering); I just spent 2 days on uneven ground (boat) no accident- but the MCL part of my same knee is very very painful. I can walk 1/10 pain but cannot bend it with weight (up and down stairs) I can bend it gently without weight fine. IS that the MCL...? I am 47, 5'4" 140lbs. sprite. I had an ACL reconstruction 2 years ago - skiing 🙄 - no jeans 😎. Recovery went all great. No problem with it.... but I am a little paranoid. At what point should I go see someone. RIE right now. THX !!

I had an MRI on my knee, and it showed grade 1 mcl tear, meniscus tear. Tendonopathy in the patella, Chondomalaca around knee cap and strain of ACL fibers but no tear. After 7 weeks there is still some swelling, but im moving better. There is still pain around the knee cap when squatting down. When pushing on the tissue around the inner knee cap, there feels like there is loose tissue that crunches and moves around. Does this sound like a surgical option, or surgery be avoided?

Hi, I have A question - could ir be MCL tear? This started like when I was 14 when I simply threw A ball in the air - I sprained my knee and fell. Now im 26 and now and then about 2 times A year my knee sprains - sometimes from dancing, sometimes by just walking. It just sprains, i usually fall On the ground, after that it hurts and swells On the inner knee side for like 1-3 days. Could that be something serious? I used to play volleyball a lot in high school and went to doctors when i was little, but the doctor didnt say anything much and i also didnt remember almost anything. He just said eirher live with it, either they will operate, but there could be complications.

I popped my knee pretty bad sparring in jiu jitsu. I've tweaked them both many times with just some pain for a few days/weeks, but this one was much worse with a defined audible pop. Happened on rotation of knee towards inside of leg with force from sparring partner extending the rotation. Pain when I palpate just above knee on inside, feels like right on the ligament. Can actually feel the ligament to touch there whereas doesn't seem to be as pronounced on uninjured side. Can bear weight but quick change of direction or rotation isn't good, and if I stand on the uninjured leg and raise my leg inward with my hands (painfully of course) when I let go I'm unable to support it falling back to the ground very much along with increased pain. Pretty sure I need to just ice/rest so I am waiting out going to get diagnosis for a few weeks on advice of a PA friend. But I do see the value in physical therapy if I'm not going to go in. I was wondering if you can share any resources that you would personally recommend for PT.

So I don't need an MRI, but you told me everything there is to look for, but I shouldn't self treat myself. Hmmm, what's the purpose of going in then

I have a question. I fell and felt a twist in my knee the other day. I have minimal swelling, minimal pain and no bruising. I do limp when I walk and feel a stiffness in my knee as well as aches. Also, my knee feels tired but I am able to put weight on it. Would you say this is a sprain or I tore something

Here is my MRI report of right knee .Injury to ACL .Sub condral bone contusion in the medial condyle of femur .Grade 2 tear of MCL .Mild joint effusion What can i do?

I was snowboarding today. My ankle and knee twisted when my board kept going on edge after I fell. I felt a pop in my knee. I have pain, but can walk ok with some discomfort. I’ll see an orthopedic soon to concur with my internet diagnosis. Funny that these guys mentioned snowboarding. I’m going to Breckenridge at the end of February.

Hello, i fell on the ice on 2/12 and injured my left knee Anyways, I’m just trying to get more feedback. There wasn’t much swelling and while I can walk on it, it gets extremely painful after a while and I have to sit down. It’s also very painful when I sit down for a long period and try to get up. It feels unstable. The range of motion has improved but it’s very painful to stretch it out fully or try to bend it in. It feels weak and unstable at times particularly when I pivot or turn. That’s when I hear crunching/popping back and forth. Bending the knee in causes a lot of pain. The pain is all in the back of the knee. My doctor says it is possible there are partial ligament tears. No MRi ordered at this point. X-Ray was negative. I have an appointment with a specialist on 4/5. Any thoughts? Just looking for second opinions.

Squating and knee buckled. No swelling , but still going rice heal thing method . 3-4 weeks now walking is fine,but can’t do really any leg extension exercises squats if I were to bend on my right leg 🦵 < like this . It hurts so bad . Still popping every-time I extended it . it’s a sprain but it’s so frustrating. I want to be able to work out again

My doctor didn't suggest any MRI. He examined my knee by bending and pressing. Then he told me it's MCL injury in my right knee. Now I am under bed rest with a knee brace wearing around my knee. This is 2nd week after the injury happened but yet I feel internal pain sometimes. Will I be able to start a normal daily life again ??

Can anyone tell me what doc says at 5.30...tella then to *** *** *** for 3 to 6 months

tore mine for the second time in the middle of the gila wilderness and had to backpack 10 miles back to camp the next morning, tore it again tonight at work and finished 2 hours of shift. Im 17 and i have a feeling my knee wont last long

I tore my mcl all the way and I haven’t had surgery yet this was a year ago and most of the time I don’t notice I just have to walk carefully

Greetings and thank you for the information. Our 16 year old daughter sprained her MCL for the 8th time in the past three years this past weekend. Generally grade 2's. We let it fully heal every time, yet it keeps happening. So far this is the 3rd time in 2021. Very frustrating, as she is looking to play collegiately. Is there such thing as a loose MCL? If so, is there a surgical fix? We saw Internal brace, etc, but don't know those are only for complete tears. Thank you.

Hello Dr... 3 days ago while I was playing cricket I got this injury I am medical student in Ukraine Than in hospital doctor diagnosed me about MCL injury But swelling is not going out I am using a gel (DOLOBENE 50G) and tablat(DEXALGIN 25G) and using long brace also. tell me please how should I cure faster and what precautions should I take? I hope you will reply soon Thanks 😊

Seeing a orthopedic in a couple weeks, following hip arthroscopy, my knee gives out upon weight bearing. This has been ongoing for 7 weeks now with worsening pain. I have been scared thinking of the possibilities of what kind of knee injury I could have. Been researching all possibilities. Have been walking with aids for 9 weeks now.

Got into a accident Wednesday hurt my knee it swelled up bad and I have a huge bruise I’m able to put pressure on it now but still swollen inside I have brace and crutches should I just keep icing and elevating

Sprained my knee three days ago. Little to no swelling, waiting to schedule my mri no pain on joint line just lateral knee pain. I’m hoping it’s not a lateral meniscus injury and a lcl instead.

Great video, Thanks, I have a torn MCL partially separated from Meniscus, and Tibia Plateau Horizontal Fx, (MRI) I'm about 5 weeks out. I'm on crutches and a knee Support brace. I'm trying to avoid ANY kind of surgery, Will it hurt anything if I continue on crutches for another month or so?

Can a sprain seem like your bone pop out when you turn? & is 6 weeks for a sprain or if it's tore ?

Hello, great video! I had my knee bend from outside to inside during a sporting activity. Primary doc suspects MCL injury. I'm 2 weeks in and getting a little better but still mildly swollen or has some fluid and cannot flex back very far, just a little more than 90 degrees. Could this possibly be due to swelling/fluid or is this more of sure sign of meniscus damage also?

I walked/ran on the treadmill for an hour after being inactive for 7 months due to COVID. They really messed up both of my knees and now I can’t run at all or jog... so much pressure on both..... I have to use icyhot but everyday I wake up hoping the pain goes away and I can exercise again. I also worked for ups and often jumped back into the truck about 100x a day. I know that didn’t help my knees either. Anyways, can I please get some advice ?? Is this a serious issue???

Is there a trade off between stiffness and the speed of healing? Some guidance indicates that immobilizing the knee will speed the MCL healing process. Your guidance indicates that knee mobility during healing is important.

Great video, thank you ! ... Liked and subscribed !

So today I was playing basketball at gym, and I have a torn ACL and went for a layup and my knee folded in from the side, what could that mean

Ya my pain and swelling is mcl its better when I keep it wrapped 100% better

Why does my knee make a popping sound and there's some mild ache? That happen last month after i finish an HIIT cardio workout. It got little better but I could still hear popping sound and some aching answer please I am 14 years old

Hi I’ve been told I could possibly have a grade 2 mcl injury I’m going for an mri I’m 4 weeks in now my knee buckled straight away on me when I did this injury will I heal with just a knee brace??? It was buckling for around 3 days up until I got my brace to support the leg I’m walking with a limp when I take the brace off?

me watching this after spraining my mcl 🥺😞 worst pain ever

Doctor what should I do I have a MCL injury. Still I feel pain while kicking the ball. I had shown to the doctor also he said that it is just a normal sprain. Till now My MCL pain is not fixed what should I do I had done icing, exercise also but also this pain is not going away

Sir I have grade 3 tear MCL injury & ACL sprain before 2 week. What is the treatment sir , plz reply.

I just had a bad snowboarding accident ( Saturday 5 2022 ) and they suspect that I’ve torn my MCL meniscus and re injured my ACL! I had a previous ACL reconstruction surgery on my left leg about 4 years ago. So the docs are pretty concerned. I’m getting an Ultrasound and an MRI soon. If you want you can see the accident happen on my RU-vid channel as I got it on camera with my go pro! 😂 be warned it’s a bit scary to watch as my leg twists all the way around.

Hello guys, I just found your video and I'm glad to ask for second opinion . I was walking fast and it happened in a sec, felt like I pulled a muscle around my knee .It was so painful that I couldn't put my foot on the floor. I'm resting for 12 days now, I'm taking Diclofenac pills, applying Voltaren and (Ice only the first week ) .I can see the improvement everyday , less pain but still can't walk properly , and today I noticed bruises on upper thigh and I'm a little concerned. At ER , the doctor didn't do any X-RAY ,he just examined it and I don't have any broken ligaments or broken knee. My diagnosis is : Knee derangement syndrome . Can I please have more information about this ! Do I need to do MRI !! IS that called a sprain!! And can I start doing some simple exercises?? Please and thank you so much for all your information ❤

I have problem with complete MCL and partial ACL and after 3 months physio doctor told me you must be Surgery. Can you help me ? I need surgery or not ?! Without surgery can I walking normally or not ?! Thank you

I jammed my knee shut wrestling yesterday...I can walk I can put pressure on it its a little dented I've been told just relax for a few weeks ....havent seen the doc yet what advice can you guys give me ?

I have a high grade partial MCL tear (was on the ski lift with someone in jeans) along with a severed ACL, some meniscus tears. I've had effusion drained twice, but it comes back within 2-3 days. Now 10 weeks since injury, no change in effusion for the past 7 weeks (except temporary when drained). Should I keep getting it drained, just wait, or try some other treatment?

Hey I have a couple of questions. I fell moving some boxes out of my apartment and wasn’t able to get back up. My knee was hurt really bad. When I went to the hospital they said my knee was sprained. Didn’t really say much but that. They said I should be back to normal by 10 days. I am working on my seventh day. And the cath part of my leg hurts really really bad. And I don’t know why. Also my MCL is still in pain. What should I do? Is this normal?

Hello doc, I injured my left knee 3 days ago it was during a football match I was running fast and landed with straight leg without any bending of knee I felt pain in that knee but after 10mins it was gone and I played for few minutes after that it was normal but these are the things I noticed can u tell me if I have some serious injury or just sprain? 1.No swelling right now, the swelling was only on the day after I got injured 2. I am able to put weight on that leg 3. Little bit stiffness while trying to straighten the leg although im able to straighten it 4. Walking nearly normally 5. No pop sound when I got injured 6. Felt a bit inward twisting but not too much when got injured, knee not giving away though 7. Nearly no pain in the knee

Hi. Thank you for the video. Is there a hinged-knee brace you can recommend for online purchase in the US? Thanks.

Hlo doc. I'm from India my knee twisted about 1 and half year ago . Paining and swelling too much . And can't wear weight and can't stand more than 10 mint . Plz suggest something.

I slipped on water and accidentally did a split my left knee feels twisted, especially when I move a certain way. What should I do?

I went to the orthopedic about 3 weeks ago an I tore my mcl so I have this brace I have to sleep an wear all day. But I’m still in so much pain. And I have to get an mri to see. My meniscus is torn. My knee is still swollen an I can’t bend it at all it’s so tight.

MRI's don't even catch every MCL injury. I had an MRI that didn't find my MCL injury, but an altrasound did.

Interesting vidéo … 3 week ago i was hurt in my knee in a MMA training . My father who is a doctor make me « le test du tiroir « ( i don’t know the name in english ,Maybe the drawer test ? ) and tell me it’s ok. But 3 Week after that i can do heavy bag and Boxing with my fist but feel some pain if i try to kick. I also feel some instability in my knee. Is it possible than i have a torn mcl who not appear in the drawer test?

Does the mcl make a poping sound on a certain move

Hi Doc, I’m from philippines. I injured my right knee for doing duck walk, while bending i felt something stretched on my rigt knee and after that i felt pain and after how many hours it started swollen amd i tried doing bending my right knee i feel pain. after a week i took rest, and started okay than the 1st week, but still hurts when i bend for jumping and stamping, leterals. huhuhu i have dream to become a great volleyball player. Is there a chance my right knee will be okay doc? and dont need for surgery?

One month ago i got a hit on my outside knee while playing football and i had a heavy pain on my knee which last for 1 day and after 1 day pain almost gone and i was able to walk without much problem and after 1 month i again gone to play football again I suffered same pain as last time . When i make a move i feel an imbalance in leg and i fall to ground with huge pain . It also last for 1 day and pain almost gone but when i keep my leg in certain position i still feel some pain . Is it symptom of ligament injury or any other joint related injury? . And today i noticed when im streching my leg some poping or cracking sound inside idk what it is but no pain . Is it serious?

Hey, I just hurt my knee in basketball, it didn’t make a pop noise but it felt like it popped just a little, it feels stable, it only hurts a little to bend, but has a lot of swelling. Do you think this is a serious injury or no?

I took a mean low kick during sparring 3 days ago in preparation for an mma fight which is 3 weeks from today, everything you just said explains the pain I have (torn MCL) do you think I’d be able to fight? I wouldn’t fight if my knee isn’t at 100% but obviously it feels like it’s not even close

but after that incendent doing duck walk. I can still walk, jog. it only hurts doing bending and jumping

Hello doctor i am a sportsman and my left knee twisting inside and pain in inside is it mcl injury and what is the treatment please give advice That surgery is compulsory in mcl injury

So Umm I think I twisted my knee ( felt like it dislocated and relocated in a split second, so I’m assuming thts a twisted knee) anyways wasn’t really in much pain as the adrenaline was in there cause it was off a game but the next day stiffness was there, a mild swelling and also the pain as I try to walk it off so I jst limped the whole day. 2 weeks later it felt better as I start to re gain mobility but still not able to fully straighten it out as there was still some pain wen I try to fully straighten it going onto the 3rd week I twisted it again cause I thought I could get back to training and yea thts my story. What do you think I have?

I had sprained my knee yesterday playing basketball and I wanna become back active what can I do to help

What about physical therapy. I can bear weight on it only when bent. Been a week so far. Should I do that instead?

I'm going to the physical therapist for an assessment in a few days. I'm not sure if I have injured my MCL, or torn my meniscus. I'm not an athlete, my injury was I think due to plant-and-pivot type events, twice within a couple of weeks. I both heard and felt a pop, and immediately had extreme funny bone type pain on the inner side of my right knee. After a couple minutes I could weight bear and there wasn't long lasting pain. But as time goes by, it's now about six months since the first injury, the pain has gotten worse and worse. It sometimes feels like a nail is being driven through the side of the knee; walking is very painful, going up and down stairs is painful. What do you guys think it is?

I have so much pain in my knee for months from jumping I haven’t been able to get any kind of help all orthopedics have rejected to see me I swear I feel this world is so curled my pain is getting sooooo worse over time I feel like being in bed my legs losing so much weight, I cry it hurts so bad I’ve never broken a bone I’ve been told it’s a lesion or mass , tumor

Towards the 3 month or 6 months period does it start to feel better. Because my injury is now 2 weeks without improvement yet

I got hit in the side of knee with a. Car at about 2 weeks ago I went to the er and they were sure I tore something in my knee they put me in a post op brace and told me to use crutches as needed and then I go to ortho two weeks later he thinks I sprained it no mri nothing I can’t stand on it with out my brace he wants me to go to physical Therpy my knee made a loud pop I had a mri done in may where my knee has fusuring of the cartilage it’s now January and it’s not doing any better

I ruptured my MCL, grade 3. Needed surgery to reattach the ligament to my tibia. I guess I'm part of the extreme cases

Hello! My MCL was torn about two weeks ago and I got an MRI that said it was an intermediate tear. I am doing well but the problem is I cannot lift my leg at all while sitting down, I can while standing but it is impossible for me while sitting. Is this normal? Should I be worried?

So the MCL can generally heal on its own? What other symptoms would be present of their was meniscus damage?

ACL is front part am I correct?and MCL is inside part am i right?? Soo yesterday Unfortunately yesterday i had accident and something like iron hit into my INSIDE PART OF KNEE .. soo inside is MCL ..soo I got MCL injury am i right sir??

During those 6 weeks, how active should I be or should I be active at all?

I have all the symptoms of an mcl injury, including the bruising, but on the outside of my knee it is also popping. Could I have something else with an mcl injury or can this popping be caused by an mcl injury?

So could you help I'm in Ireland have no PCL in left knee it's never had surgery however my right has had surgery twice and a full ACL reconstruction patella tendon 16 yes ago.. I fell a week ago badly on left knee immediately something up MRI shows grade 1 MCL however I'm in pain even in hinge brace plus I take palaxia for neck so have painkillers.. meeting surgeon on 15th and will possibly push for PCL repair and MCL check how successful are PCL repair.. obviously now I have another ligament injured.. should I be walking on it?!