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I was playing basketball went up for a layup and my knee started hurting afterward. i didn't here a pop and looked up the different tendons and stuff in the knee and figure out i messed up my patellar ligament and it was 1 month ago is it bad?

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

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Self Diagnosis: You may be right, but why guess? These types of injuries require n examination and treatment plan to prevent long term damage. Please see an orthopedist for an assessment.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 1/20/2021

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A member asked:

I was playing basketball went up for a layup and my knee started hurting afterward. i didn't here a pop and looked up the different tendons and stuff in the knee and figure out i messed up my patellar ligament and it was 1 month ago is it bad?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Dr Machanic agreed

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