A 30-year-old male asked:
twisted knee and hit on door frame. swelling and pain, grinding. knee cap moves all over, seems to be floating and see saws. is this ligament damage?
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Twisted Sister: If your knee cap truly feels like it's floating then there's probably fluid in the knee joint and/or the lining that covers it. Twisting the knee can cause ligament damage but it has to be pretty severe (unless you're 80 years old and never drank a glass of milk in your life). That "grinding" doesn't seem too comforting either.Best you get to a doctor who can examine you and decide what to do next
Answered on Aug 4, 2016
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Dr. Yash Khanna answered
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Need MRI: We can not tell you without examining and doing MRI if there is any ligament torn.Consult your doctor to find out if any ligament is torn
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Unlikely: If you do not experience pain, locking or instability after the "pop" then it is not an issue.
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