Injured My Knee From Leg Press Machine And Don’t Know What The Damage Is?

[Janmolby82]

Hi I injured my knee few months ago from leg press and the pain comes and goes. I could go for a quick run and no problems then it’s comes back again. I could be walking and my leg would just go, I’ve noticed a small pea size ball under my skin at side of my knee, anyone familiar with what this would be? I was hoping it would heal by itself but it’s looking like il need to see a doctor

[jennyjoan]

Sqad if he is about - he'll help you

[jennyjoan]

Know all about knee pain - I have been in agony for 4 weeks now and just today the excruciating bit of pain is leaving - I forgot to take certain tablets which I have now started. Hope you get help soon

[Buenchico]

Welcome to The Answerbank, Janmolby82.

As Jennyjoan indicates, Sqad is our resident medic. (He's actually a retired ENT guy but he's brilliant at diagnosing almost anything - or so it seems, anyway!). Hopefully he'll see your post and respond.

However my own (totally unqualified) guess is that you've torn the meniscal cartilage in that knee, resulting in the formation of a meniscal cyst on the side of it:
https://sportdoctorlondon.com/lump-on-the-side-of-knee/

[Sqad]

Agree with the diagnosis of Buenchico above.
No big deal at the moment and may never be a big deal.
If it becomes larger, painful or your knee starts to give pain or lock on certain movements, then see your GP.