A 19-year-old male asked:
about three months ago, i was injured and diagnosed with a partial acl. i am still trying to strengthen my knee, but lately something has been off. every time i bend my knee, there is something that pops out above the patella to the right.. its new.
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Dr. John Berryman answered
54 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
Muscle tear ?: Your injury may have involved more than an anterior cruciate ligament, and resulted in a torn muscle or ligament in the thigh, which may protrude visibly when the knee is bent. See an orthopedic surgeon who may order a CT scan or MRI to diagnose the problem.
Answered on Feb 6, 2020
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