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I am 25 years old and tore my acl in 2009. i have had off and on knee pain and discomfort over the last few years, but nothing major. after the stay at home order was placed, i was participating in a at home workout, doing some tricep dips. on the last di

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H/o ACL tear: You most likely need an MRI of the knee to check the ligaments/meniscus and previous repair. Please get one after covid passes. In the meantime consider a brace or some support to not make the injury worse. Also, if it hurts, do not do it!

Answered 4/20/2020

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A member asked:

I am 25 years old and tore my acl in 2009. i have had off and on knee pain and discomfort over the last few years, but nothing major. after the stay at home order was placed, i was participating in a at home workout, doing some tricep dips. on the last di

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