Knee pain

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19 years ago 01/16/2005 8:37am EST

So for about the last 4-5 months now, I've been having some knee issues. I have been having some pain/discomfort in my left knee. It is mainly towards the inside center (near the bump), and feels like it's just a bit under the kneecap. It really only bothers me when I run, and not always. I really seem to become aware of it on uphills & downhills. It's not a lot of pain, so I haven't really thought a lot about it, but it's been a while now, and it's still here.

Any ideas as to what it is, and should I be concerned?

19 years ago 01/16/2005 10:42am EST

re: Doug E.

Wow, for a second there i thought i wrote this post! I have almost the same issue with my knee (5 1/2 months out). I got an MRI seen several docs, i've heard that it could be chondromaltia patella, tendonitous, a torn meniscus, or all, the doc i saw with the MRI didn't sound too sure. I am seeing another doctor in a few days who is supposed to be good. My suggestion to you is go see an orthopedist, one who works with athletes.

19 years ago 01/16/2005 11:30am EST

re: Doug E.

I have had many issues. For both of you I would recommend orthodics or arch supports. Sounds like tendonitis. Sometimes what happens is when people have higher arches there foot calapses when it hits the ground and the knee is constantly strained because of the unstable landing of the foot. Other than that, Ice and Ibuprofen. There is actually some cool Ibuprofen cream here, it helps with losts of little aching joints. www.heelspurs.com

19 years ago 01/16/2005 2:40pm EST

re: Doug E.

REST!!!!!! until it's healed. Yeah it could be a month or two out of the immediate future, but chronic injuries end running careers. Don't mess with it. You can't win.

19 years ago 01/17/2005 8:15am EST

re: iflyboats

19 years ago 01/17/2005 9:20am EST

re: Doug E.

Your symptoms to me describe a condition called medial patella menical ligament(MPML)or your medial patella femoral ligament(MPFL) problems. These two ligaments are the two ligaments that help keep your knee cap from subluxing or dislocating. This is very common thing that until recentlywas miss diagnosed. A lot of doctors still miss diagnose this injury. This MPML or MPFL ligament is probably a little lax which causes ur knee cap to slide over causing pain. Usaully initial treatment for this type of problem is often a knee brace with a lateral pad to help keep the knee cap aligned correctly, quad & hamstring exercises to strengthen the muscles, and orthotics (if you pronate) with a medial heel wedge to help with the biomechanical issues that is going on. The two orthopedic doctors that are at the forefront in researching this issue are a Doctor Garth in Birmingham, AL and a Doctor Tanner in Wisconsin.

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