Knee sprain
Pain, swelling or tenderness around the knee joint
Problem can occur during everyday activity or as a sports injury
What is a knee sprain?
Types of knee sprain
Medial ligament sprain
Lateral ligament sprain
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain
A posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) sprain
Need to know
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What are the symptoms of knee sprain? icon plus
There are different types of knee sprain, each with their own set of symptoms. Generally speaking, the common symptoms are:
- pain, tenderness or weakness inside or around the knee
- difficulty putting weight on it
- cramping or muscle spasms
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How is a knee sprain diagnosed icon plus
Your consultant will discuss your symptoms with you and help to make a diagnosis. -
Potential treatment options icon plus
Ligament sprains are graded from one to three to reflect the extent of your injury. Your prescribed treatment may depend on the grade of your sprain. For example, you may be asked to perform mobility exercises for grade two sprains, while grade three sprains may require surgery. Your consultant will explain which treatment is best for you.
Our knee consultants
Our locations
From complex knee surgery to diagnostic tests and procedures, we provide exceptional orthopaedic care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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The Wellington Hospital Knee Unit
Platinum Medical Centre
15 – 17 Lodge Road
NW8 7JA
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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The Princess Grace Hospital
42-52 Nottingham Place
London W1U 5NY
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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HCA UK at The Shard
The Shard
32 St Thomas Street
London SE1 9BS
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Platinum Medical Centre
15 - 17 Lodge Road
London
NW8 7JA
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Chelsea Outpatients
272 & 280 Kings Road
London SW3 5AW
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Institute of Sport Exercise and Health (ISEH)
170 Tottenham Court Road
London
W1T 7HA
Request a knee appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced knee consultants. We can also make imaging and outpatient physiotherapy appointments for you.
Call us today
020 7079 4344