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I twisted my leg sideways and felt immediate pain above and below my knee on the back side of my leg. what's wrong?
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See an orthopedist: Anything from a tendon injury, muscle tear, ligament stretched or torn, or actual injury to the joint itself. You need to be seen and examined, and if necessary undergo imaging studies (probably mri).
Answered 11/28/2013
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Internal derangement: Can be anything from torn cartilage to ligament injury, to muscle injury. Should be evaluated.
Answered 11/28/2013
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