Any insight?

[70chevellegsp]

OK, gents, I tweeked my left knee about 3 weeks ago. Been icing and trying to be careful, but now its effecting my squats. I put 135 on the bar and could squat, but I get a sharp pain on the upper outside of my left knee. (think 1 o'clock to 3 o'clock). It's a sharp pain when my thighs get around 45* - prior to thighs parallel to the floor. I also can't do a step up on a bench with my left leg, too painful. Doing a little research leads me to 'runners knee', pain going up and down steps. Squats just started progressing and now it looks like a layoff, along with deadlifts for the same reason. There's no swelling or discoloration. Just looking for some insight before I have my annual with my doc next month. Thanks!

[weiss1967]

Don't wait any longer, go and see doctor ASAP. Not your annual or next month, right now. You might need surgery.

[Bando]

Yeah I think at 3 weeks you're probably past the rub some dirt on it stage.

A really good way to piss off your doc is to "save" an injury for an annual physical. Knees are important enough to warrant a seperate visit IMO.

[ironwill2008]

OK, gents, I tweeked my left knee about 3 weeks ago. Been icing and trying to be careful, but now its effecting my squats. I put 135 on the bar and could squat, but I get a sharp pain on the upper outside of my left knee. (think 1 o'clock to 3 o'clock). It's a sharp pain when my thighs get around 45* - prior to thighs parallel to the floor. I also can't do a step up on a bench with my left leg, too painful. Doing a little research leads me to 'runners knee', pain going up and down steps. Squats just started progressing and now it looks like a layoff, along with deadlifts for the same reason. There's no swelling or discoloration. Just looking for some insight before I have my annual with my doc next month. Thanks!

A torn ligament or damaged meniscus won't necessarily cause bruising or swelling. Your GP can only guess as to what might be wrong; you need a referral to an Orthopedist. Putting off a proper diagnosis could leave you open to significant further damage from nothing more than a 'wrong' step as you walk.

[70chevellegsp]

Awesome! I guess I'll be making an appointment. Thanks all!

[70chevellegsp]

Thanks for the push! Had my appointment last week, xrays today. Doc didn't seem to think there was damage, but prescribed some anti-inflammatories, an xray and then sports ortho if it doesn't go away. The meds seem to be helping, but still got the (less than before) sharp pain during a few light sets of squats last nite.

I guess it's wait and see what the xrays show.