How to treat severe knee pain that worsened after accidental twisting?
Patient: I have had knee pain for several months and yesterday I twisted knee while stepping on my shoestring. I heard a popping noise and pain was so severe I thought I was going to pass out. I immediately sat down. I can stand and walk now but not without limping but pain is severe. It really hurts when sitting with leg extended straight. Doctor: Hi you had knee pain for several months and have now injured it during a fall. Knee is swollen and you can walk with limp. In my opinion you have probably damaged a meniscus  / Cruciate ligament in your knee. Take pain killers , use knee support for walking and get an MRI to arrive at proper diagnosis.