Question:
I injured my knee about 2 weeks?
I injuried my knee about 2 weeks ago (March 28th). Here is what happend.....I was playing volleyball, jumped upto hit the ball, came down HARD, but I landed on my feet (my leg might have been straight when I landed, not sure, dont remember for sure). I instantly couldn't put weight on my left leg. It hurt from my knee down my shin. About five minutes later i was able to put some weight on it, continued to play a little(or as best that I could). Since that night the pain is on again /off again. Sometimes swelling on days that I am active, but no bruising! I feel the pain in the lower left side and it proceeds on the outer part of my knee and to the middle back side of my knee. It hurt when i squat or try to kneel (even when I try to crawl into bed on a mattress) If i try to jog or run a little bit...instant pain. I dont have insurance.....please someone help me if you have had similar symptoms!!!!
Answers:
Im worried you might of done some ligament damage. I have really bad knees from sports injuries so i have a good idea of the symptoms. They're 3 major ligaments in your knee. MCL, ACL, PCL. If its on the outside odds are its your PCL. Since you're without insurance the best thing you can do is ice it every night. As well, invest in a knee brace that gives side to side support. This acts as an artificial ligament in a way. Best bet is to get an MRI to make sure. Also be aware that you could of injured the meniscus which is a pad almost in your knee. Good luck!
been there before