Knee issues

Bum knee, been bothering me.  I am 50, but in very good shape.  The knee "clicks" sometimes, feels weak, hurts on the top right side (left knee) and middle right.  Sometimes the knee cap feels like it is "moving".  I can't even make it through 9 holes of golf any longer--with a cart.  I know I have to make an appt to see a doc.  Anyone ever deal with something like this before?

skip the doc and hit a PT facility..... if u play a lot of golf it can torque the left knee.  May need to strenghten the quad.  If the hams are stronger than the quads it can affect the knee cap tracking.... that and stay hydrated.  

shoot just do this and see what happens.....

 

lean against wall in 90 degree angle for couple minutes..... and ride a bicycle... and drink water

it is easy to get dehydrated on a golf course if drinking beer

and do some lunges to work the quads

 

if no improvement in 2 weeks, see the doc.... and after that, walk the course,. better golf experience

Not a Doc, but it sounds to me like cartilage build up under your cap.  Its from damage and strain over the years.   Ive had several scopes for the very same thing.   Its not a bad surgery at all, infact i had a procedure on a tuesday and played a football game on a saturday.    You'll feel much better and be back active in know time bro.

 

 Gl....and update us if you would. 

definitely go to the DR. thats a no brainer

Thank you everyone.  This helped.  I am making an appt tomorrow morning!  I am 50, might just be arthritis?  We shall see.

Sounds like a piece of torn cartilage(meniscus).  The doctor may want to do X-rays and an MRI before a knee arthroscopy.  Prognosis would be better for that than arthritis, as if you have the former you just need to get a piece of cartilage shaved, should help eliminate the pain and clicking. Minor procedure too.

 

there are several things that this could be. without seeing xrays there is no way to really give you advice,but i say a torn medial meniscus along with arthritis in your medial compartment.quad strength does help tracking ,but your said your knee hurts on the right side of your left knee.this the medial side or towards the midline of the body.classic symptom of arthritis.also,this is my guess due to it is exacerbated during exercise.try 4 advils  3 times a day . see what that does and go see a knee specialist in your area. good luck

Bingo.  Popinpil wins.  You hit it exactly.  Looking at surgery, and possible knee replacement down the road. 

bandit, ask your surgeon or find one who has been to an oxford knee course.fda requirement. that is what you need and you will be back to normal activety in a couple of weeks and golf in 5-6 weeks. biomet is the manufacturer. it has 20 years follow up and you will love it.i do them all the time.look at biomets website for a qualified surgeon.gl.pop

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