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I had a soccer game yesterday and a player ran right into my knee. now i can not bend or straighten my knee it hurts to go up and down the stairs. what could it be?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Knee derangement: Torn meniscus or cartilage. Could also be an ACL, PCL or MCL , LCL ligament tear. Start at PCP will likely need imaging and Orthopedic referral. Get crutches from local medical supply store after seeing doc. Helps to get around.

Answered 11/10/2017

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