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Is it possible to tear my acl or mcl while getting up?

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Dr. Allen Lu answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: The pivoting involved in tearing the acl is difficult to do just by getting up from a seated position but not impossible. It would necessitate a sudden twisting of the upper body on a planted knee that is held stationary. While not impossible, it is rarely a tear that occurs with such low energy.

Answered 9/28/2016

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