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I was lifting something heavy and bent down and my knee popped really loud? now i cnt straighten my knee and its swollen. what could be my problem?

Q: i was lifting something heavy and bent down and my knee popped really loud? now i cnt straighten my knee and its swollen. what could be my problem?

: Sounds like a tear to one of the knee ligaments which support the knee joint — possibly the meniscus based on your description. I’d start with ice, Ibuprofen, and book an appointment with your primary care doc for a physical exam to clinch the diagnosis.

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Dr. Mark Owolabi answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sounds like a tear to one of the knee ligaments which support the knee joint — possibly the meniscus based on your description. I’d start with ice, Ibuprofen, and book an appointment with your primary care doc for a physical exam to clinch the diagnosis.

Answered 5/26/2022

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Dr. Dora Chizea answered

Specializes in Anti-Aging Medicine

One probably injured a ligament in the knee. Anything from Strain to Rupture is possible. A visit with PCP or ER for XRay and other Imaging studies of the knee is needed for resolution

Answered 5/27/2022

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A member asked:

I was lifting something heavy and bent down and my knee popped really loud? now i cnt straighten my knee and its swollen. what could be my problem?

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