Willis Paull, PhD

February 01, 2005

For 4 weeks, a 23-year-old runner has had a painful burning sensation about 1 inch above andlateral to the left knee cap. Occasionally, the pain radiates to her hip and 1 inch down the lateralside of her leg.

October 01, 2004

A healthy 23-year-old woman, who is a longtime runner, calls your office the day after shetripped on a tree root while running in the woods and twisted her right ankle. She noted immediatepain on the lateral side of the ankle but did not hear or feel a pop. She was able tobear weight and walked out of the woods. However, as she walked, the ankle became morepainful and began to swell. When she reachedhome, she applied a heating pad and restedthe ankle. The next morning she noted increasedswelling and moderate discomfortwhile walking.