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Knee problems
On my left leg sometimes my knee pops and cracks. Sometimes I have to neck my leg to loosen the pop. Is that a sign of a torn meniscus
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MRI must firstly for confirmation
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Yes ..this is a sign of meniscal tear (locking, popping) may be a bucket handle tear.
Next Steps
Visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon for clinical evaluation and MRI.
Health Tips
Perform quadriceps exercises to keep knee fit.
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⢠Quadriceps Exercises- Lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.
⢠Core Strengthening Exercise- Straight Leg Raised With Toes Turned Outward, repeat 10 times, twice a day.
⢠Hams Stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. repeat 10 times, twice a day.
⢠Sports Taping- stretch the tape from both ends and apply on the affected area
⢠Contrast Fomentation (Hot and Cold).
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Dear Respected
I have gone through your problems
For more clear advice I need to examine you in details along with some investigation like x ray.
Revert back with all these.
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Dr. Neha Gaur (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Sir,
Get your X-Ray done as soon as possible then only it will be get cleared
Apply Hot Pack twice a day
Strengthening exercises and some stretching's
Next Steps
See any good Ortho Doctor and get your assessment done. and then visit a good physiotherapy centre nearby you so that they can give you pain relief modailies and Exercises
Health Tips
Avoid bending of knees. Avoid squatting position. Avoid crossed leg sitting.
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