Question - Knee Injury (hyperextension?)

by Cate
(America)

I am a gymnast and i landed with a strait knee. It hurts when i run and put a lot of pressure on it. It hurts on the lower right of the knee cap. Do you think it's hyperextended?

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Jul 20, 2008
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It could be hyperextended
by: Bart - SII

It is very possible that you hyperextended your knee. Landing with a straight leg can cause injury to lots of different things - the ACL, the PCL, the Meniscus...If it doesn't start to feel better in a day or two with rest and ice, I would recommend getting in to see your doctor.

Bart

May 16, 2009
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do you think i did the same thing
by: Jessica

I had the same thing happen to me afew months ago my doctor told me it was fine.But now it hurts all the time and during my skating practice i cant land any jumps without being put in pain to a point where i will cry.

do you thing i could have hyperextended mine or is it something else?

and should i take time of from skating?

Sep 29, 2009
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soccer knee injury
by: over 30 soccer mom

I am in my 40's and still love to play soccer. Today is Tuesday and I played a game Sunday evening where I injured my knee. (I have an orthopedic appt Friday morning). I believe the injury was a hyperextension of the knee - both the goalie and I were going for the ball and we collided. I think she hit my knee and pushed it back. I think I felt a pop. Some immediate pain but not bad. I exited the field but was able to run and play pain free to mild the rest of the game. Although I have some pain now I do not have a lot however, my knee is quite swollen, especially at the end of the day. Most of the swelling is medial and some posterior. There is some medial bruising also. Could a serious knee injury involve a lot of swelling, some bruising but (what I would call) moderate to mild pain? Wondered what you think.