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May have tore my acl today..

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Chubz.
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Alright so we were playing speedball in gym class today and i heard some popping in my knee and fell imediately after i heard it. I just got home about 25 minutes ago and im wondering what i did. I'm going to the doctor later but theres quite a few people who have torn their acls on here so i thought i'd ask a few questions.

I was running towards the ball when my knee locked up and i heard 2 pops. First pop was a really sharp pain and the second pop made it go away. I fell right after the pain and was sent home by the nurse im going to the doctors office later today but here are my symptoms. :/

When i fell i heard popping
My knee is sore and when i put pressure on it theres a sharp pain below my kneecap.
Its swollen but not like extremely puffy.
The pain is like coming from the inside of my knee. but it's not a super strong pain.

From people who have torn their acls what were your symptoms? And do you think i tore mine?


Ill let you guys know if i tore it or not when i get home from the doctors. :( :( :( I REALLY DONT FUCKING WANT IT TO BE TORN I WANT TO SKI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 15 2011 1:22PM
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wait.what
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First.
Nov 15 2011 1:24PM
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firstdropkid
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Nov 15 2011 1:32PM
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mmmpoundcake
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good luck
Nov 15 2011 1:32PM
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Wesley.P
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damn that sucks, hope its nothing to serious
Nov 15 2011 1:48PM
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GeneralT
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that blows....a hard cawk
Nov 15 2011 1:50PM
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REVIVALz
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did your team win the game?

Nov 15 2011 1:53PM
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Chubz.
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Yes lol. And thanks..i hope it's not tore but all the symptoms lead up to it. Fuck im bummed out.
Nov 15 2011 1:54PM
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REVIVALz
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you could always try to ski with a torn acl :D

Nov 15 2011 1:55PM
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eheath
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Sounds like you might have just torn some meniscus, especially since you were just running around, your leg has to move in just the right direction to tear your acl (which is very easy to do skiing, not so much just running) If you did tear a ligament, its more likely it was your mcl, which again i dunno how you'd do that running. what did you do to make the knee pop?

when i tore my acl there was a very distinct pop and my knee just gave out. it was pretty hard to walk on at first but after a couple days when the swelling went down, i could walk/run around just fine. In fact, i skied another month and went like 2 more months with a torn acl and i didnt know, i was too stubborn to get it checked out/didnt know it was actually hurt because it stopped hurting, bad choice. Just go into your doctors appointment expecting the worst, because its pretty easy to tear your acl.
Nov 15 2011 1:56PM
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hendriab
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does it feel unstable?  sounds a bit more like meniscus right now....if it feels like its gonna give out or woobly (sp?) when you stand on it, might be a bit more serious.  Regardless, good luck!
Nov 15 2011 1:56PM
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hendriab
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haha beat me too it
Nov 15 2011 1:57PM
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Chubz.
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Well, i didn't fuck my knee up while running i went to start running and when i put my left foot forward my knee locked up, twisted and i heard and felt 2 very distinct pops in it and my knee gave out as well. Then immediate pain. Now it just aches, i can put weight on it, but not much i still have to lean on my right leg to stop the pain.
Nov 15 2011 2:01PM
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eheath
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Hmm, thats interesting. I guess we'll see what the doctor says. Usually if you do meniscus its pretty hard to put weight on it...
Nov 15 2011 2:02PM
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Chubz.
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well i can stand on it, it seems pretty stable kind of wobbly but not really bad and it didn't really hurt when i stood up it just aches and hurts when i bend it/put a LOT of pressure on it. I may have just strained it, and hyperextended it...idk cant wait to go to my doctors though.
Nov 15 2011 2:04PM
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GeneralT
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this should do the trick
Nov 15 2011 2:05PM
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hendriab
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my money is on meniscus
Nov 15 2011 2:12PM
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midwestpowhunter
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best way to test without an mri is to check lateral and forward tension on the joint. When i tore mine the dr had me lay on my back with my foot on the table making a ^ with my leg and my knee at the top. then he grabbed around my calf and pulled out. it wasnt together so it pulled alot more than it should. in the same position pushed inside and out. it hurt alot. you could have just hyper extended or had some grade of meniscus tear. that is what i would bet. BTW I WOULDNT ADVISE DOING WHAT THE DR DID AS YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS ARE NOT DRS.
Nov 15 2011 3:58PM
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Wompuscat
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Bigbomber is right, thats a legit test that they do to help determine before the mri. Hes also right in sayin dont try it, youll very likley fuck up whats already fucked up by a fuckload more.
Nov 15 2011 4:11PM
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Chubz.
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It was my meniscus, getting an mri either later this week or next week. If the tear is bad enough i'll be scheduling surgery...no skiing for me i guess :(
Nov 15 2011 6:51PM
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egg.
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damn im sorry to hear, i know how you feel. +++vibes
Nov 15 2011 6:54PM
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eheath
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Meniscus surgeries vary, sometimes you'll be 100% in two weeks, sometimes its 2-3 months. you'll be skiing.
Nov 15 2011 6:55PM
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Chubz.
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Oh, word dude thats great to hear!

And thanks means a lot!
Nov 15 2011 7:07PM
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POWDER.RANGER
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shitt :(:( you gonna be back on skis sometime this year or are you done??
Nov 15 2011 7:13PM
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Chubz.
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No idea man...still gotta get an mri and see if i need surgery. Hopefully i'll be able to ski! I'm praying
Nov 15 2011 7:14PM
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Chubz.
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Naw it's tore. Doctor told me I just need to know how bad it is.


Thanks tho man! I'm looking on the positive sides of stuff!
Nov 15 2011 7:19PM
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Chubz.
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Alright so, x ray reports came into today. Nothings wrong with any bone/cartiledge in my knee. I can walk on it without any pain. And it feels like 85% with a brace on it. The doctor told me to take it easy for a couple of days and if the pain goes away i should be fine. If not, then ill get an MRI and we'll see if i need surgery!
Nov 16 2011 8:29PM
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s.parker
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welcome to the club
Nov 16 2011 8:35PM
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J.M
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glad to hear its nothing major!
Nov 16 2011 8:52PM
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Chubz.
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Walked on it all day in school with a brace and had no pain except walking up/down stairs those hurt a little bit. I'm getting an MRI tuesday to see whats up! Stoked that i can walk on it without a brace and no pain at all :)
Nov 17 2011 3:25PM
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SacZiplock
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Glad to hear that !
+++++Vibes from all the LmUr clan bro !
Nov 17 2011 3:39PM
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