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I was playing football for my JV team and I went to make a tackle and some dude hit me out of no where my foot planted and my leg turned it hurt when I stretch my other leg out and when I wake up it really hurts it is sore when I squat but I can jog and walk
As per your age and history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee. Most commonly meniscus injury occurs. And MRI may help .Also diagnostic arthroscopy can help and cure the problem.
As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion .
Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Why Does My Leg Hurt While Squatting?
Hello, I have studied your case. As per your age and history there is possibility of soft tissue injury in knee. Most commonly meniscus injury occurs. And MRI may help .Also diagnostic arthroscopy can help and cure the problem. As per your symptoms you need to do physiotherapy and knee exercises to improve range of motion . Small meniscus tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care