sharp popping pain in the back of knee

xchudy_1325

i set off for a ride today and felt a sharp popping like pain in the back inside of my left knee, i only managed half of what i planned to do before i had to turn round and go home,

im still getting the pain now everytime i bend the knee,

just wondering if any one else has felt a similar pain or has any insight to what it might be?

Two Flat Tyres

Baker's cyst?

The symptoms of a popping sensation could be linked to that.

Slo Mo Jones

xchudy_1325 wrote:

i set off for a ride today and felt a sharp popping like pain in the back inside of my left knee, i only managed half of what i planned to do before i had to turn round and go home,

im still getting the pain now everytime i bend the knee,

just wondering if any one else has felt a similar pain or has any insight to what it might be?

I had something similar after about 80km the other day. Was a bit knackered but not too bad, tried to set off at a junction and as I put the power down just felt an agonising pop in the back / middle of the knee. Had to cycle home with just my left, with the right foot just resting on the pedal. Was seriously concerned at the time that I'd done some ligament damage, but pain went away after a couple of days. I've done a couple of ~100kms since then and both times it's ached but not popped in the same way.

I should probably be telling a doctor rather than an internet forum populated by bumholes.

cheaterkiller

xchudy_1325 wrote:

i set off for a ride today and felt a sharp popping like pain in the back inside of my left knee, i only managed half of what i planned to do before i had to turn round and go home,

im still getting the pain now everytime i bend the knee,

just wondering if any one else has felt a similar pain or has any insight to what it might be?

I work in A&E. A painful popping sensation can indicate a tumor. What is happening is during bending/straitening of the joint, the tumor is ingesting blood quicker than it normally would. It is then suddenly expelled which you feel as a "popping pain". Some tumors are large enough (they grow over time) that during this process the patient can also experience dizziness, nausea and confusion caused by a disruption in the flow of blood to the brain. Such tumors are rare, generally non carcinogenic and easily operated on but are very serious nonetheless. Go get yourself examined to ensure your symptoms are not serious and to receive professional treatment.

Kingy911

^^^^^ bloody hell bet you weren't expecting that