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  2. Anterior cruciate ligament injury - Wikipedia

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    About 80% of ACL injuries occur without direct trauma. [10] Risk factors include female anatomy, specific sports, poor conditioning, fatigue, and playing on a turf field. [9] Injuries to the ACL are common, 250,000 ACL injuries occur on an annual basis. This corresponds to a 1 in 3,000 chance of an individual sustaining an ACL injury.

  3. Sprain - Wikipedia

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    Sprains can occur at any joint but most commonly occur in the ankle, knee, or wrist. [2] An equivalent injury to a muscle or tendon is known as a strain. The majority of sprains are mild, causing minor swelling and bruising that can be resolved with conservative treatment, typically summarized as RICE: rest, ice

  4. Knee pain - Wikipedia

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    Running long distance can cause pain to the knee joint, as it is a high-impact exercise. [2] The location and severity of knee pain may vary, depending on the cause of the problem. Signs and symptoms that sometimes accompany knee pain include: [1] Swelling and stiffness; Redness and warmth to the touch; Weakness or instability; Popping or ...

  5. Fibular collateral ligament - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms of a sprain or tear of the LCL includes pain to the lateral aspect of the knee, instability of the knee when walking, swelling and ecchymosis (bruising) at the site of trauma. Direct trauma to the medial aspect of the knee may also affect the peroneal nerve, which could result in a foot drop or paresthesias below the knee which could ...

  6. Woman, 33, thought her 'giant' leg was a knee sprain ... - AOL

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    Diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, she reveals symptoms, including a swollen knee. Woman, 33, thought her 'giant' leg was a knee sprain. It was flesh-eating bacteria

  7. Swollen, Achey Knees? Those Are Tell-Tale Symptoms of Knee ...

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    Knee arthritis is characterized by damaged cartilage. Here, doctors explain arthritis of the knee, causes, symptoms, treatments, types, risks, and prevention.

  8. Prepatellar bursitis - Wikipedia

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    There are several types of inflammation that can cause knee pain, including sprains, bursitis, and injuries to the meniscus. [9] A diagnosis of prepatellar bursitis can be made based on a physical examination and the presence of risk factors in the person's medical history ; swelling and tenderness at the front of the knee, combined with a ...

  9. Unhappy triad - Wikipedia

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    Symptoms. The most common symptom following an MCL injury is pain directly over the ligament. Swelling over the torn ligament may appear, and bruising and generalized joint swelling are common 1 to 2 days after the injury. In more severe injuries, patients may complain that the knee feels unstable. Treatment