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Hyperextended knee

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Jquinn9
Jquinn9

I fell from about 7 feet and hyperextended my knee behind me. At first I couldn't put any weight on it. Now it is the next day and there is just a little swelling, and I can put a little bit of weight on it and walk on it a little bit more. It hurts to straighten it out completely and to bend it in. Has anyone experienced this before, and does it sound like just a sprain or a ligament tear of some sort. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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  • susan20089
    susan20089 Jquinn9

    Posted

    I personally would get it checked out asap.  Did you ice it?  It could b either.  Definitely gt if checked though.  
  • lou1962
    lou1962 Jquinn9

    Posted

    I would certainly get it checked out,just to be sure there is not damaged ect...
  • Jquinn9
    Jquinn9

    Posted

    I've iced and it elevated it. It just feels weak when I move it and walk on it.
    • finley
      finley Jquinn9

      Posted

      Hi I hurt my knee about  three weeks ago and was told soft tissue damaged so was advised to rest and ice which I have for a week it is still stiff and pops but the strength is coming back. Best you get it checked though just for peace of mind. It was swollen and she prescribed anti inflamatorys.
  • sky1996
    sky1996 Jquinn9

    Posted

    Hopefully you didn't tear anything.  Ice and elevation.  Hopefully a sprain or strain is all.  Md if persists.

     

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