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Question - Knee Injury (forced flexion)

by Josh
(Atlanta, GA)

I had fallen awhile back and went straight down from a standing position and my knee bent back way ruther than my flexibility usually allows. Now I can't bend it back half as far as I used to without pain and the same when I extend it straight out in front of me.

What kind of injury do you think that might be? At first I had a hard time walking but now I can walk alrightbut the flexibility is hwere the pain comes in. If I'm kneeling on my knees my torso has to be straight or it is painful.

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Sep 04, 2008
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by: Bart - SII

The first thing that comes to mind is possible injury to the PCL - forced flexion is a common way to injure this ligament.

You could also have injury to the meniscus, the ACL, the patella surfaces, or the joint capsule.

I would recommend seeing your doctor for an evaluation to get to the bottom of this and to explore your treatment options for the best recovery.

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