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Hyperextended knee. no pain, just muscles on top of knee feel"thick". been doing knee strengthening and feels a little better. concern?
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No: Most likely just strained or stretched the anterior cruciate ligament. Quadricep strengthening exercises, ice, and sometimes a pull-on knee brace with patellar opening or a patellar strap can be helpful.
Answered 12/28/2014
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