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At dance i was holding my leg straight up and went to stretch it back more i heard loud cracks since it has been sore and less flexible what did i do?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

See details: You see an orthopedist and have the knee evaluated properly. X rays and likely an MRI will be needed.

Dr Zuberi agreed

Answered 9/7/2014

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