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Had a bad fall and knee swell up. my knee feels loose and my tibia slides up whenever i walk. and i have extreme pain in the back of my knee?thoughts?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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Sounds like your : knee is "unstable" and you have not described the "fall" however if your knee twisted you could have a torn ACL ( Ligament) or a torn cartilage in the knee itself (Meniscus). You need to have the knee evaluated as soon as practicable. Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 3/25/2022

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A member asked:

Had a bad fall and knee swell up. my knee feels loose and my tibia slides up whenever i walk. and i have extreme pain in the back of my knee?thoughts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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