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A 47-year-old female asked:

What is usually done for a acl sprain? i am unable to straighten knee what is the cause of that? could it be meniscus or acl ? what does displacement?

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Dr. Rick Pospisil
Dr. Rick Pospisilanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Knee stiffness: Need more history , ? Was there an injury ? How did it occurr.? Is there associated swelling?Answers depend on what structure is strained or injured. Should be evaluated
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