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[|Human|] I ve been having problems with my left knee. The massage therapist I go to says that I have pockets of swelling and I don t learn not to walk on my heel, I may end up with knee surgery. Today it really hurts to walk and now the swelling is behind my knee. What is this? Also, I do have flat feet.
[|AI|]  Hello, As per your history, there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee. Most commonly meniscus injury occurs may be associated collateral ligament injury. You may need to do MRI knee to see for any functional defect. As per your symptoms, you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion. Rest and ice fomentation along with supportive brace will help to reduce locking episode and pain. Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS. Large meniscus injury can be managed by arthroscopic repair. Another possibility of patellar ligament tightness which can be evaluated clinically. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.