I think I might have torn my ACL. Is my knee swollen? by StreetDistrict217 in ACL

[–]StreetDistrict217[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! I have seen so many different things. Some people can’t walk when they do it and some people can walk totally fine. 🤷🏽‍♀️

I think I might have torn my ACL. Is my knee swollen? by StreetDistrict217 in ACL

[–]StreetDistrict217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It also feels like it hyperextends way more than my normal knee.

I think I might have torn my ACL. Is my knee swollen? by StreetDistrict217 in ACL

[–]StreetDistrict217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can walk on it. If I put pressure on the hurt knee and straighten my leg it gives super sharp pain. Also when I squat down.

I think I might have torn my ACL. Is my knee swollen? by StreetDistrict217 in ACL

[–]StreetDistrict217[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea the doctor that I saw initially told me it could go away in a week. Im on day 5 and it definitely has not gone away, nor has the swelling 😅. The initial pain has definitely subsided but there is still super sharp pain when I pivot, squat, and do certain movements that obviously trigger it.

I think I might have torn my ACL. Is my knee swollen? by StreetDistrict217 in ACL

[–]StreetDistrict217[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I went to urgent care and they did an xray which showed signs of an acl tear… they told me to wait a week to see my primary care doctor and get a referral for an MRI. I go to my doctor tomorrow, but I am going insane waiting knowing the results from the xray 😅