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Knee "hyper-extends" backwards. i already tore acl & mcl, & have big cartilage cyst w/ "jelly-like" fluid that doesn't drain. what ligaments are left?
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PCL and LCL: You should have an orthopedic surgeon to see if you would benefit from surgical repair.
Answered 1/26/2020
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PCL & LCL-: -and there may be some secondary restraints left. The cyst is usually lateral and due to a tear or the lateral meniscus which often accompanies an ACL tear.
Answered 7/18/2018
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