“I hurt my knee this morning ”
This morning I got on the bus (I take a small bus that takes me to a bigger bus to get me to school) and when I was trying to get off the little bus (there is a pretty small space to squeeze though to get on and off) I moved kinda fast while twisting my knee in a awkward position
I heard a snap and felt a sharp pain so I fell into the bus seats it hurt really bad but the pain started going down some
I decided I still wanted to try to go to school
I was pretty dizzy after (probably from adrenaline) but as that wore off it was hurting more
When it was time to head for my first class I realized that walking was pretty painful and it wouldn't be a good idea to just ignore it all day especially since I have to go up and down stairs and walk in crowds between classes
So I got my aunt and uncle to take me home and my uncle looked at it and had me keep ice to it and keep it above my head which made it a lot less painful and the swelling went down
It still hurts some, especially when I move it certain ways and I feel like my knee is a little... Wobbly if that makes sense
I am not a active person and I am overweight if that matters
My guess is that I damaged a ligament although my mother and brother are saying that I'm just being dramatic and should've stayed in school
(I do have sensory issues but even if it is nothing it still hurts a lot to have my concern for my health so harshly disregarded)
I'll be going to school tomorrow regardless and I likely won't go to anyone with this because it again, wouldn't be taken seriously but I wanted to at least get a doctor's opinion since I doubt I'll actually be seeing one
Thank you for reading (and sorry I kept adding stuff I should be saving for my next therapy session)
I heard a snap and felt a sharp pain so I fell into the bus seats it hurt really bad but the pain started going down some
I decided I still wanted to try to go to school
I was pretty dizzy after (probably from adrenaline) but as that wore off it was hurting more
When it was time to head for my first class I realized that walking was pretty painful and it wouldn't be a good idea to just ignore it all day especially since I have to go up and down stairs and walk in crowds between classes
So I got my aunt and uncle to take me home and my uncle looked at it and had me keep ice to it and keep it above my head which made it a lot less painful and the swelling went down
It still hurts some, especially when I move it certain ways and I feel like my knee is a little... Wobbly if that makes sense
I am not a active person and I am overweight if that matters
My guess is that I damaged a ligament although my mother and brother are saying that I'm just being dramatic and should've stayed in school
(I do have sensory issues but even if it is nothing it still hurts a lot to have my concern for my health so harshly disregarded)
I'll be going to school tomorrow regardless and I likely won't go to anyone with this because it again, wouldn't be taken seriously but I wanted to at least get a doctor's opinion since I doubt I'll actually be seeing one
Thank you for reading (and sorry I kept adding stuff I should be saving for my next therapy session)
Female | 16 years old
Medications: Not on anything right now
4 Answers
You Need an mri of the knee to check your ACl and meniscus. Pls call your pediatrician first. Thanks
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Hello : I am an orthopaedic surgeon and I specialize in knee injuries and the like; If your event was a very quick and sudden twist injury, and you had alot of swelling inside your knee, and certainly if there was a very localized area that hurt the most, you are likely to have damaged one of the meniscus cartilages inside your knee. The best thing your family did was have you put ice on the knee especially the area of maximum pain, and elevate the knee especially during the first 48 hrs following injury. Next, try taking some Aleve twice daily with FOOD
(on a regular basis for at least 5 days in a row) and try to continue to ice and elevate especially at the end of the day. If after 2 weeks there is no improvement, you should see an orthopedic surgeon.
(on a regular basis for at least 5 days in a row) and try to continue to ice and elevate especially at the end of the day. If after 2 weeks there is no improvement, you should see an orthopedic surgeon.
Hello and thanks for sharing your knee issue with the FATD community. I would like to share my thoughts, tips and suggestions with you. I am sorry to read about your knee pain. Hearing or feeling a ‘snap’ could mean that you stretched or tore some soft tissue structures in your knee. The feelings of pain, dizziness and wobbliness are normal after a painful twisting action. I think your uncle gave you good advice about icing and elevating the knee. It may take 2-3 days for the swelling to go away, and if you have an elastic bandage you can use that too (for 2-3 days, not much longer than that). Some over-the-counter medication like Tylenol or ibuprofen (Motrin) can help with the pain and swelling (taken with food, following the directions on the bottle). These medications should not be taken for more than 3 days in a row.
If you tore a ligament (the soft tissues holding the bones together), then it can be a slight tear or a big one. The big ones will give you feelings of continued and worsening pain and instability (wobbly) that will not go away. A partial or small tear should slowly get better, but this may take 2-6 weeks. I recommend ice and elevation, and also to gently move the knee (make the leg straight as you can and then using your hands make it as bent as you can, and compare it with the uninjured side). In the long run (your life), if you feel that ‘I am not a active person and I am overweight’ then I would strongly encourage you to try and become more active and to slowly lose weight by eating smaller portions, drinking more water, taking in more fiber, and not eating fried, processed, or salty foods. Life is long and those people who are less active and carry around too much weight for their body frames run the risk of getting chronic diseases (pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity). I have faith that with the right changes you can make a positive impact on your bodily health over the long-term.
If you still have feelings of giving way or wobbly when putting weight on it (or twisting or stairs) by next week (Monday/Tuesday) then I recommend going to see your primary care doctor so they can refer you to see an orthopedic doctor.
If you tore a ligament (the soft tissues holding the bones together), then it can be a slight tear or a big one. The big ones will give you feelings of continued and worsening pain and instability (wobbly) that will not go away. A partial or small tear should slowly get better, but this may take 2-6 weeks. I recommend ice and elevation, and also to gently move the knee (make the leg straight as you can and then using your hands make it as bent as you can, and compare it with the uninjured side). In the long run (your life), if you feel that ‘I am not a active person and I am overweight’ then I would strongly encourage you to try and become more active and to slowly lose weight by eating smaller portions, drinking more water, taking in more fiber, and not eating fried, processed, or salty foods. Life is long and those people who are less active and carry around too much weight for their body frames run the risk of getting chronic diseases (pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity). I have faith that with the right changes you can make a positive impact on your bodily health over the long-term.
If you still have feelings of giving way or wobbly when putting weight on it (or twisting or stairs) by next week (Monday/Tuesday) then I recommend going to see your primary care doctor so they can refer you to see an orthopedic doctor.
Based on your description you could have potentially torn something, more likely a meniscus (type of cartilage) then a ligament but still. You should see an orthopaedic surgeon and be evaluated properly and you may need an MRI to make final diagnosis and create a treatment plan.
