Diagnosis
To start a diagnosis, the doctor tends to ask a few questions concerning your physical activities, experienced symptoms, the exact time when they started, and medications or remedies you tried to alleviate the pain. After that, a physical exam can be performed to test the range of knee motion. You would be asked to bend or extend the leg. In cases there might be some internal injuries, some imaging tests will be suggested. These include ultrasounds, MRIs, or X-rays. They can help find out possible fractures or damages to the bones or tendons. Also, the results can rule out other possible triggers and help find out better treatment options. [5]
