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I hurt my knee while golfing. i had the wrong posture and opened my legs too wide for a swing. i bent the knee wrong and it felt like i almost broke my leg but i didnt. i was i. pretty bad pain for like 2 months or so. did i tore a tissue or what?

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Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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Meniscal tear: Appears likely, while a collateral ligament injury also possible. Would recommend starting with your PCP for a knee exam and possible further tests/ Ortho referral/ physical therapy. The sooner, the better as the biomechanics of the knee may be affected further.

Answered 1/26/2020

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A member asked:

I hurt my knee while golfing. i had the wrong posture and opened my legs too wide for a swing. i bent the knee wrong and it felt like i almost broke my leg but i didnt. i was i. pretty bad pain for like 2 months or so. did i tore a tissue or what?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Silviu Pasniciuc answered

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