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What does it mean when someone "blew out" their knee?
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Ligament damage: The phrase to "blow-out" your knee can refer to any type of significant knee injury. Most commonly it refers to a tear of the acl or anterior cruciate ligament. Other ligaments can also be involved including the mcl (medial collateral ligament) and occasionally the PCL (posterior cruciate ligament). An orthopaedic evaluation can help identify the severity of a knee injury.
Answered 4/10/2020
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