KNEE PAIN

Question:

Good Day, Dr. Veliz:

I have been having chronic pain in my left knee, for greater than one year, which has been driving me crazy.  The nurse practitioner examined me and said that she did not find anything wrong with my knee and that the MRI was completely normal.  What should I do at this point?

Answer:

Pain is commonly referred to the knee from the lumbar spine, hip and sacroiliac joint. Less commonly, pain can be referred to the knee from the ankle or foot. I recommend that you get a second opinion with an orthopedic surgeon, sports medicine specialist or pain management specialist.

Take care.