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Heard a pop behind my knee. sharp pain in the middle of the back of my knee.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Activity?: What activity were you doing when the pop occurred? It could be a rupture of a Baker's cyst (benign cyst that occurs behind the knee) or it could be a ligament rupture which is more serious. Is the knee swollen or feel like it's going to give out? I would elevate, rest and ice the knee for the next 24 hours and if it's no better see your doctor or urgent care.
Answered 2/4/2017
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Consult doctor: It could be ruptured muscle ,or ruptured cyst which can be confirmed by scan , please discuss with your physician .
Answered 10/1/2016
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