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What Causes Sharp Pain In Right Knee After Stretching Leg?

While playing softball tonight i stretched and then my right knee gave to the inside and popped and felt almost dislocated temporarily. Severe pain. After a few minutes i began walking(had to show off my pride) now currently am home elevated with a brace but i keep getting sharp pains throughout and very sore to step on. Im also active duty military.
Thu, 25 Jun 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi there.

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Before starting any sport activities it is always important to do warm up exercises. This will prevent any sudden muscle spams which can add to trauma.

If you heard a pop from your knee and you feel a sense of instability while walking downstairs then you need to get evaluated for ligament tear in the knee which can be quite severe, preventing you from doing sporting activities.

Kindly continue in the knees brace if you feel sense of instability and consult your Orthopaedic surgeon and get investigated and treated accordingly.

Thanking you.

Regards

Dr. Aashish Raghu
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What Causes Sharp Pain In Right Knee After Stretching Leg?

Hi there. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Before starting any sport activities it is always important to do warm up exercises. This will prevent any sudden muscle spams which can add to trauma. If you heard a pop from your knee and you feel a sense of instability while walking downstairs then you need to get evaluated for ligament tear in the knee which can be quite severe, preventing you from doing sporting activities. Kindly continue in the knees brace if you feel sense of instability and consult your Orthopaedic surgeon and get investigated and treated accordingly. Thanking you. Regards Dr. Aashish Raghu