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Trying to stand up from a squatting position and heard tearing noise and terrible pain. had to sit on but to push leg straight. terrible pain still?
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Tear of meniscus: Sounds like a torn meniscus probably medial if pain persists you will need to see an orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 4/11/2013
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