Christopher C. Dodson, MD

A 13-year-old male patient presented approximately 2 weeks after he sustained an atraumatic, left knee injury while playing basketball. The injury occurred when the patient was pivoting and shooting. He was unable to precisely identify when he first felt a pop within his knee. The patient developed acute left knee swelling. Although able to tolerate weight-bearing, he had discomfort and felt an occasional clunk with knee flexion/extension. The pain was predominantly described as involving the lateral aspect of the knee. He was initially seen at an urgent care facility in the days following his injury and was then seen by a local orthopedic surgeon before he presented to our clinic for second opinion.