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How do i know if i tore my acl when i fell on my knee?

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Dr. Christopher Brown answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

Acl: Immediate swelling loss of motion and pain are indications that u injured yr knee. An exam by an orthopedist would best answer this.

Answered 2/10/2013

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