Question 1

I'm 20 and I play basketball regularly, but I've been having some issues with my knee. Every time I fold my leg, there's this bubble popping sound in the knee joint, and it's pretty painful. Also, my knees are feeling really weak. What can I do to help with the pain and make my knees stronger?

Accepted Answer

HIV Test Results After Exposure

_Your Test Results_

1. _PCR qualitative HIV test (Day 13)_: Negative
2. _Duo Combo HIV test (Day 14)_: Negative
3. _Duo HIV test (Day 23)_: Negative

_Interpretation of Results_

1. _High accuracy_: Your test results, especially the PCR qualitative HIV test, have high accuracy.
2. _Low risk of false negatives_: The combination of negative results from different tests reduces the risk of false negatives.
3. _Window period_: You've tested negative within the window period (23 days), which reduces the likelihood of HIV infection.

_Assurance Before 28-Day Confirmatory Test_

1. _High confidence_: Your negative test results provide high confidence that you may not be infected with HIV.
2. _28-day confirmatory test_: However, it's essential to complete the 28-day confirmatory test to confirm your HIV status.

_Next Steps_

1. _Complete the 28-day test_: Schedule the confirmatory test on or after the 28th day.
2. _Maintain precautions_: Continue to practice safe sex and maintain precautions until you receive your confirmatory test results.

Question 2

I have a ganglion cyst on my left hand and it's been causing me pain. I'm not sure whether to go for surgery or try the needle draining method. What are the pros and cons of each option and which one would you recommend for long-term relief?

Accepted Answer

For a ganglion cyst that causes problems, having a health care provider drain the cyst with a needle might be an option. So might removing the cyst surgically. But if there are no symptoms, no treatment is necessary. Often, the cysts grow and shrink.

Question 3

Can extraarticular ligaments like the MPFL and MCL actually heal on their own if they're partially torn or do they always need surgery to get back to normal I'm worried because I heard mixed things about blood flow in these ligaments affecting healing

Accepted Answer

Partial tears may heal with rest and physio; surgery is needed if instability or chronic pain persists.

What causes back pain in females?

Muscle or ligment strain dut to sudden or awkward movements , musscle spasm , slipped disc , Sciatica , menstrual cycles

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

I'm 20 and I play basketball regularly, but I've been having some issues with my knee. Every time I fold my leg, there's this bubble popping sound in the knee joint, and it's pretty painful. Also, my knees are feeling really weak. What can I do to help with the pain and make my knees stronger?

I have a ganglion cyst on my left hand and it's been causing me pain. I'm not sure whether to go for surgery or try the needle draining method. What are the pros and cons of each option and which one would you recommend for long-term relief?

Can extraarticular ligaments like the MPFL and MCL actually heal on their own if they're partially torn or do they always need surgery to get back to normal I'm worried because I heard mixed things about blood flow in these ligaments affecting healing

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