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I was playing basketball the other day and my leg swung behind me and something in my knee popped. now it is very painful when moving is side to side.

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Knee Injury: A painful pop with knee swelling while playing basketball is an ACL tear and/or meniscus tear until proven otherwise. Recommend evaluation with an orthopedic surgeon to diagnose the problem.

Answered 1/27/2016

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A member asked:

I was playing basketball the other day and my leg swung behind me and something in my knee popped. now it is very painful when moving is side to side.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Sean Kearney answered

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