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413Crew
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ok guys so last wensday we got a lot of snow, set up a rail. First time skiing this year, so anyway i was hitting it got warmed up when to 450 off, twisted my knee. Within 2 minuets i could walk back up my hill. But hurt pretty bad now its been about a week in a half and i can walk fine. No limp and the only time i have a lil bit of pain is when i go to jump and squat down low. Not a lot of pain what so ever just a bit no like severe. I didn't stretch before skiing so I'm just guessing i twisted my leg and pulled a muscle because icy hot made it feel a lot better. Do you guys think i tore my Acl? Im really scared
also did this test in this video and i don't have any play in my knee cap area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEQw-G1Vr18
Dec 4 2014 6:23PM
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eheath
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Horizontal twisting doesn't necessarily cause acl injury, thats more likely an MCL sort of injury. ACL you need to be leaning back pretty hard and twisting.

Do you feel/hear a pop?


Just go to the doctor?
Dec 4 2014 6:28PM
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ANDR01D
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Go see your doctor. Nobody here is qualified to give medical advice, especially with regards to a major injury such as an acl tear.


And just in case there is a legit orthopedic surgeon on NS, he's not allowed to diagnose you without seeing you anyway, so just go to your doctor.
Dec 4 2014 6:31PM
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413Crew
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pussyfooterHorizontal twisting doesn't necessarily cause acl injury, thats more likely an MCL sort of injury. ACL you need to be leaning back pretty hard and twisting.

Do you feel/hear a pop?


Just go to the doctor?


It only hurts when i squat down like I'm takin a poop hahah but not twisting
Dec 4 2014 6:38PM
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eheath
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413CrewIt only hurts when i squat down like I'm takin a poop hahah but not twisting


The pain is irrelevant, your ligaments don't hurt. It sounds like maybe your injured your meniscus which happens with any ligament damage. It can also happen if your just strain your mcl or even no ligament injury.


Again, go to a doctor if its bothering you.
Dec 4 2014 6:40PM
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413Crew
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pussyfooterThe pain is irrelevant, your ligaments don't hurt. It sounds like maybe your injured your meniscus which happens with any ligament damage. It can also happen if your just strain your mcl or even no ligament injury.


Again, go to a doctor if its bothering you.


so this is common and won't require surgery or sitting out a whole season right?
Dec 4 2014 6:46PM
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marsland
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413Crewso this is common and won't require surgery or sitting out a whole season right?


thats not what he said at all (hypothetically speaking, if you injured your meniscus you may need surgery). if you are actually concerned about your knee, you need to go see a doctor about it.

that being said, both times i have torn ligaments in my knee i have heard a noticeable pop from my knee, and went to get medical help as soon as possible.
Dec 4 2014 7:05PM
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Shredsterr
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You're gonna have to amputate, I'm sorry.
Dec 4 2014 7:27PM
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413Crew
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ShredsterrYou're gonna have to amputate, I'm sorry.


haha i did some research and i think i tore my mcl and with a few weeks resting it i should be fine most of the time you dont need surgery.
Dec 4 2014 7:41PM
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reBlocke
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If you get a catching sensation when you squat, that's pretty specific to a meniscus tear, which usually requires surgery and a ~6 week recovery. It's a common injury for the kind of twisting you're describing and often goes along with ACL or MCL damage. It doesn't get better on it's own, so you should probably see a doctor.
Dec 4 2014 7:49PM
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SKI.ING
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Rest for 2 weeks. If it still seriously bothers you, then go to a doctor. Nobody on here can help you.
Dec 4 2014 8:00PM
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Shredsterr
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413Crewhaha i did some research and i think i tore my mcl and with a few weeks resting it i should be fine most of the time you dont need surgery.


If you want some sort of advice based on experience, her's my serious answer. I partially tore my acl (quite rare apparently) preparing for a half pipe comp last year. I basically did a shit ton of physio, and still am, which includes exercises to improve flexibility, mobility, strength, stabilisation etc, my knee feels somewhat normal. For you, if you have torn your mcl, after a shit ton of physio and leg exercising (lifting bro) to strengthen your knee, and gain muscle to support your knee now that your mcl can't support it.

Of course, I recommend you go to a qualified doctor who can look at your leg, do physical tests to pinpoint what the problem is, and possibly get you a referral for an MRI if he/she deems it appropriate. Your health is nothing to joke about, and I agree that to play it safe, go see a doctor, and get a professional opinion.

Best of luck man, have a great season!
Dec 4 2014 8:08PM
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413Crew
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reBlockeIf you get a catching sensation when you squat, that's pretty specific to a meniscus tear, which usually requires surgery and a ~6 week recovery. It's a common injury for the kind of twisting you're describing and often goes along with ACL or MCL damage. It doesn't get better on it's own, so you should probably see a doctor.


SKI.INGRest for 2 weeks. If it still seriously bothers you, then go to a doctor. Nobody on here can help you.


see thats whats weird bout it some days it docent hurt what so ever and other days it hurts so like I'm not shure.
Dec 4 2014 8:25PM
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Turd.Ferguson
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pussyfooterHorizontal twisting doesn't necessarily cause acl injury, thats more likely an MCL sort of injury.


i just got off an mcl injury and from what it sounds like you probably have a similar issue. just ice and try to take weight off it so take a break for a week or so. the mcl needs to be able to scar over and stabilize itself to become somewhat normal again.
Dec 4 2014 8:35PM
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7springsprod
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Definitely see an orthopedic surgeon. I tore my ACL doing a front 4 off of a box that was about 8 inches off the ground. It can happen
Dec 4 2014 9:25PM
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413Crew
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Turd.Fergusoni just got off an mcl injury and from what it sounds like you probably have a similar issue. just ice and try to take weight off it so take a break for a week or so. the mcl needs to be able to scar over and stabilize itself to become somewhat normal again.


ok feeeew! hahah i was so scared thought i needed surgery and i wouldn't ski this season. thanks!
Dec 4 2014 10:48PM
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frickindarn
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413Crewso this is common and won't require surgery or sitting out a whole season right?


seriously, just go to a doctor. I thought I was good the first time I hurt my knee, then I fucked it up again (twice) after going to my doctors I had found out i tore my acl, mcl and both left and right meniscus. I was able to walk and almost able to run at a decent pace but Im glad i went. Granted, I missed the WHOLE last season but it was worth it because I can fucking ski again, just go visit a professional and get some advice, we ski; not x-ray here on ns as you know.
Dec 4 2014 10:54PM
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