What causes knee pain along with numbness in the thigh?
Patient: Hello, My name is Katarina I had a questions about a knee injury well I hurt my knee back in Dec of last year while trying to get in a high bed when I was pushing my self up in the bed guessing I came down on my knee the wrong way since den its been feeling like its been sliding out of place if I make a wrong movement but it will cause me to fall off my feet with bad swelling in the knee I recently just had the same problems but lot worst went to the ER and the MD explain to me it was a fracture ligament not really sure which one they didn t say but the pains come from the left side of my right knee...it hurts when I climb and know im feeling numbness in my thigh and pain in my ankle to my thigh ...could give me answers on what you think it coud be and if the numbness can be something major Doctor: Dear patient you seem to have torn cruciate ligaments most likely anterior cruciate ligament. Both anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are present in the joint and helps in maintaining stability of the joint. If not of them is torn there will be instability. Diagnosis needs to be confirmed by mri of the involved knee. it is very specific and sensitive for diagnosis of soft tissue injuries. Please get it done from radiology centre nearby you. Meanwhile start use of Long  knee extension brace while walking. You need to consult arthroscopy surgeon nearby your area with report.