Knee Problems and Injuries
When To See a Doctor
You have answered Yes to:
Did you feel or hear a snap, pop, or grinding in your knee?
See significance of a snap, pop, or grinding if you need information to help you answer the questions below.
Review health risks that may increase the seriousness of your symptoms.
Call your health professional immediately if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Do you have severe pain?
Yes Has a lot of swelling developed within 30 minutes of an injury?
Yes Does your knee look twisted or bent out of its normal position?
Yes Are you unable to stand or walk (bear weight)?
Call your health professional today if you answer "Yes" to any of the following questions.
Yes Did you feel or hear a snap, pop, or grinding, but you do not have other symptoms?
Yes Did you feel or hear a snap or pop, and your knee has given out or feels like it will buckle?
You need an appointment within the next 1 to 2 weeks if you answer "Yes" to the following question.
Yes Have you had a grinding sensation in your knee, but you do not remember a specific injury?
If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.
| Author: | Jan Nissl, RN, BS | Last Updated: September 19, 2007 |
| Medical Review: | William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine H. Michael O'Connor, MD - Emergency Medicine | |
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