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My knee cracks when i bend it, it is a bit swollen and it hurts what is it?
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More info needed: Have you injured the knee. This may represent internal "derangement" (torn meniscus)plus an effusion (fluid) More information is needed!
Answered 6/20/2015
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Knee pain: The two most common ligaments that produce knee pain and popping when they are injured are the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) and the MCL (Medial Collateral Ligament). 1) ACL Injury What is It? The ACL at the centre of the knee gets over-stretched and tearsHow Does It Happen? Blow to the side of the knee, sudden twisting or deceleration, leg bending backwards too farSymptoms? Approximately 50% of ACL tears are accompanied by a popping sound associated with immediate swelling and pain. The other classic sign of an ACL tear is the knee giving wayTreatment? Visit the ACL Injuries section to find out more 2) MCL Injury What is It? The Medial Collateral Ligament on the inner side of the knee gets over-stretch and tearsHow Does it Happen? Force through the outside of the knee e.g. tackle, or sudden twisting e.g. skiingSymptoms? Inner knee pain, popping/tearing sensation, swelling, instability, difficulty bending the leg - See more at: http://www.knee-pain-explained.com/knee-pain-and-popping.html#sthash.EAcb3xqe.dpuf
Answered 6/20/2015
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Arthritis.: if it hurts, you need x-ray and exam. There are a lot of causes.
Answered 6/20/2015
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