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Knee Popped in Dirtbike Crash

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jaked717
jaked717

Knee clearly popped in dirtbike crash, was swollen for a week after.  Went to doctors and they said MCL and Meniscus could be damaged, strained, or torn.  They didn't say much more other than to get an MRI, which I don't exactly want to do ($700) if its just going to confirm I have a tear in my mcl and that I need to wear a brace and let it recover for a couple months.  Its feeling better two weeks after it happened, I can walk fine, my main question is though, does the "pop" confirm that it did in fact tear? or is that not a good enough reason to assume it has a tear without an mri.  Kindof just want an explaination and to be able to say what happened without paying for the MRI which I don't see necessary, going to be getting a brace.  I just haven't seen whether or not the pop actually means something, or if it could pop and just be sprained.  The doctor didn't give me a very clear conclusion and just said to come back after an MRI. Thanks!

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  • Oldfatguy1
    Oldfatguy1 jaked717

    Posted

    The MRI is for a conclusive diagnosis. You must be sure because meniscus tears come in a wide variety of damage. Small tears and strains are generally rest, physical therapy and maybe a brace (not usually recommended by most Dr s) or physical therapy. More severe tears are Definately in need of surgical repairs and physical therapy. If not corrected properly you wind up with a permanately weak leg, limp and continual pain. The $$ seem big now but the consequences are bigger if not done properly
  • Daddio180
    Daddio180 jaked717

    Posted

    Truly unfortunate but you should find out if it's a tear no rush if you don't mind the pain if it got stretched it should respond to ice and rest if a tear they don't repair themselves just wait and see good luck

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