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My knee got hit back the opposite way. is it hyper-extended or is it torn? it has improved a lot in a week. i can bend/straighten it, put weight on it

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

Improved: It is a good sign that the knee has improved and you can bear weight and function it seems normally. So sounds like a sprain. See how you feel in another week. Sound like almost better

Dr Malik and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/6/2017

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A member asked:

My knee got hit back the opposite way. is it hyper-extended or is it torn? it has improved a lot in a week. i can bend/straighten it, put weight on it

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

Dr Malik and another doctor agreed

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