Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How to know if i torn any of my knee ligaments ?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Knee injury: Have an exam by an orthopedist and an MRI would confirm it. Otherwise, your symptoms would be knee swelling and feeling of instability (giving way when you're walking).
Answered 6/10/2014
5.3k views
Knee ligament tear: Immediate swelling, a sensation of instability/giving way, or feeling a sudden "pop" in the knee are all potential signs of a torn knee ligament. There are varying degrees of ligament tears (a tear is a "sprain") - from a "stretch" injury, to a partial tear to a complete tear. If you are having any of these symptoms you should seek out treatment from a board certified specialist.
Answered 8/22/2013
5.1k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
How long do you wear a bandage when you have a torn knee ligament or cartilage?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a pain on the ligament on the outside of my knee. How will I know if it is torn?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Torn ligaments in knees. Some instability now at age 34. What happens when i'm old? Keeping it in check w/ exercise now. Is surgery better in longrun?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Do torn ligaments in the knee ever heal on there own?
9 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
What are the symptoms of a torn knee ligament or meniscus?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What can you do to tell that you have a torn knee ligament?
Please explain who else had torn knee ligaments and what can I do to make them feel better?
How to treat torn ligaments in your knee?
What are good rehab exercises for a torn knee ligament?
Do i need to have surgery when I have torn a ligament in your knee?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
