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I injured my knee while doing a side-jump. i can't put much weight on it and its a heavy and dull pain. its on the outside of my left knee to below my patela. can it be a meniscus tear? extremely sore when driving and pressing clutch.

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Knee pain : I am also concerned about your anterior cruciate ligament or lateral collateral ligament , would follow up with orthopedics as may need MRI.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 5/9/2019

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A member asked:

I injured my knee while doing a side-jump. i can't put much weight on it and its a heavy and dull pain. its on the outside of my left knee to below my patela. can it be a meniscus tear? extremely sore when driving and pressing clutch.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

Dr Mallia agreed

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