I am a 38 year old male, quite sporty (skiing running and tennis) Never had knee problems other than small niggling pains from overtraining.
In late June I played tennis for three weeks and one evening I noticed when beding both my knees to pick up my daughter slight pain behind the right knee and on the outside. The next morning it was slightly worse but I played some more tennis until I had more severe pain down the outside and then a sharp pain under my kneecap. (since gone) I stopped immediately and saw the physio who said this was probably due to overuse and I should rest the knee. The knee felt like it clicked on the side at the joint, but that was not painful (this has since gone). Over the following 3 weeks the pain continued and I saw my GP - who also said I should rest it. This did not improve so another two weeks later I saw a physio in London who thought this was due to an inflammed nerve - recommending I stretch the leg and rest the knee.
4 months on, I can walk painfree mostly but the pain at the back of the knee, when bending deep, as well as the side is still there. Also, when pressing down , the back and side of the knee hurt as do light movements in bed, without pressure or weight on the knee - there is sometimes sth like a burning sensation under the skin. The knee does not feel unstable not are there any painful areas on touch, I can stand and/or twist on that leg painfree.
I can only think of the following events that may have caused this
1) Overuse
2) The day I first felt the pain, I when running for a ball I locked my leg pretty hard - there was no pian or sound -other that my ankle hurt for a while
3) One day before the pain started, the local physio manipulated my back
4) I suffer from tight hammies and also bow legs (slightly) and outward pointing feet.
Anyone any idea what I have.
I am due to see a specialist next week - any suggestions/help would be gratefully received.
Andreas Utermann
