knee problems?
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I just went through this myself. Popping is usally a ligmant. T Ligaments are dense structures of connective tissue that fasten bone to bone and stabilize the knee. Inside the knee joint are two major ligaments:
* The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
* The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
These cross in the center of the knee (that's why they're called cruciate ligaments -a crucifix is a cross). They control the backward and forward motion of the knee. The ACL in particular restrains excessive forward motion of the knee as well as the inward twisting or rotation of the knee. The ACL is frequently injured in severe twisting injuries of the knee.
Two other major ligaments are actually located outside the knee joint, on the outer and inner side of the knee. They act to stabilize the knee's sideways motion. The ligament on the inner side of the knee is called the medial collateral ligament (MCL) (medial means inner side). The ligament on the outer side of the knee is the lateral collateral ligament (LCL) (lateral means outer side).
The patellar tendon (the 'ligament' of the knee cap) connects the lower part of the kneecap (patella) to the upper part of the tibiaThe larger of the two bones of the lower (between the knee and ankle). Also referred to as the shin bone., specifically to the lump one can feel just below the knee on the lower leg bone (the tibia). Part of this tendon is commonly used in reconstructing a torn ACL.
Facts About Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears:
* The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) provides almost 90% of the stability to the knee joint.
* More than 11.2 million visits are made to physicians' offices because of a knee problem. It is the most often treated anatomical site by orthopedic surgeons.
* Of the four major ligaments in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament and the medial collateral ligament are most often injured in sports.
* Reconstruction of a torn ACL is now a common procedure, with over 50,000 hospital admissions per year.
* ACL ruptures occur at a rate of 60 per 100,000 people per year. With society's increasing interest in physical fitness, primary care physicians are seeing more athletic injuries. Along with these injuries are the commonly experienced ACL ruptures in athletes and non-athletes alike. Today's athletes have greater than a 90% chance of returning to their pre-injury level of sports participation.
* ACL reconstruction is a highly successful operation. With good rehabilitation, 90% to 95% of individuals who undergo this surgery can expect to return to full sports participation within six months.
Bottom line, go to the doctor soon, trust me i have a torn acl now and you want to get it checked out right away!
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get yourself crutches and go to a doctor
Sounds like an ACL tear - See a doctor if you can. At a minimum get a knee brace from Walgreen's.
My knees pop all the time and nothing ever comes from it. If it doesnt resolve itself in another few days, then you might want to put in a call to your doctor.
I had the same problem. It turned out my miniscus was torn, and my ACL was completely torn (through 3 years of the same problem and re-injury's). Go to a knee specialist, if you do get a knee brace make sure its one that protects against lateral movement.
Go to a doctor and get an MRI to see if there is tissue/ligament damage. Besides ligament issues, you may be suffering from muscle imbalances. My knees were cracking frequently and six months of physical therapy and Pilates helped a lot!
A pop in the knee suggests something happened iwth the cartilage. Go to a doctor and see what can be done to settle the pain and to get this under control
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