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if you CANNOT stand or sit without it hurting.... yep it's a break. no amount of aspirin (this side of suicide) is going to help. you can try your "friends pill" that will take al pain away, but if you still get up ( which you will) after it's worn off and you discover your f$#%# up....well son, it's broke. Go see a doctor.
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Which of these terms means a stretch or tear ligaments?
A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament.
What is the name of the tendon on the side of the knee?
The bone in your knee, or knee cap is also called a patella. This bone sits in ligaments between the femur and the tibia.
What does it mean when all your knee ligaments have been severed?
When all your knee ligaments are severed, it typically means that the knee joint is no longer stable and may result in significant pain, swelling, and difficulty moving the knee. It will likely require surgery to repair the ligaments and restore stability to the knee joint. Rehabilitation and physical therapy are crucial for regaining strength and mobility after such an injury.
How do hamstring ligaments and tendons contribute to the stability and flexibility of the knee joint?
The hamstring ligaments and tendons help stabilize the knee joint by connecting the thigh bone to the shin bone. They also provide flexibility by allowing the knee to bend and straighten smoothly.
The ligaments providing lateral and medial stability to the knee joint are?
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) provides medial stability to the knee joint while the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) provides lateral stability.
Is a knee ligament tear a internal or external injury?
Internal or external to what? The knee joint? There are a number of knee ligaments e.g. anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are internal to the knee joint but the medial and lateral collateral ligaments are external to the knee joint
What is the worst knee ligament to tear?
Your knee has four ligaments that are used for stabilization the ACL, LCL, PCL and MCL. Usually the ACL is the worst ligament to tear because it provides the most stability out of the four ligaments.
What is a tear of the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus?
Cartilage between the thighbone and shinbone is called the meniscus. This can tear when the knee is rotated or extended too far.
What are knee injuries?
The five most common knee problems are arthritis, tendonitis, bruises, cartilage tears, and damaged ligaments. Knee injuries can be caused by accidents, impact, sudden or awkward movements, and gradual wear and tear of the knee joint.
What do Donjoy knee braces do?
Donjoy knee braces protect knee ligaments from injury. This is an ideal product for athletes that do not want to injure or re-injure their knee ligaments.
Why does back of the knee pain occur?
There are 5 main causes of pain behind the knee 1) Bakers Cyst - inflammation of the bursa (fluid filled sac) at the back of the knee. It is normally asscoiated with swelling behind the knee 2) Cartilage Tear - a tear in the cartilage at the back of the knee. 3) Arthritis - wear and tear of the bones and cartilage. Most common over the age of 50 4) Hamstring Injury - injury (eg tear or overstretching) of the hamstrings muscles down the back of the leg 5) Knee Sprain - overstretching one of the knee ligaments See this site for more info
What does Cruciate ligaments in knee do?
cruciate ligaments (cruciatum), allowing a very large range of motion (extension and flexion) of knee
What are the 3 C's of knee injury?
The 3 C's of common knee injuries are, collateral ligaments, cruciate ligaments, and cartilages.
Which of these terms means a stretch or tear ligaments?
A sprain is a stretch or tear of a ligament.
What help stabilize the knee?
The Ligaments
What is ACL tear?
An ACL tear is a common knee injury that involves the tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament, which is one of the major ligaments in the knee. It often occurs during activities that involve sudden stops, changes in direction, or direct impact to the knee. ACL tears can cause instability, pain, and swelling in the knee and may require surgery for repair.
What else can you have if it is not acl?
If your ACL is not torn or overextended there are other ligaments that exist in your knee. The MCL, Medial Cruciate Ligament, and the PCL, Posterior Cruciate Ligament are also ligaments that are common for a knee injury. Meniscuses also could sustain injury and tear. A doctor would have to properly diagnose what the injury is and could possibly do this with an MRI.
