Hyperextended Knee Injury

[kane08]

About 4 weeks ago now I suffered a injury in which I hyperextended my left knee. I was in instant pain, my whole knee swelled up and Had pain on the inside, outside and front of my knee. The swelling has since gone down, however I have quite a build up of fluid just to left (outside) of my kneecap. I also have pain when twisting the inside of my knee most probably something to do with my mcl as I partially torn this in January and also pain on the outside of my which feels like a sharp pain. I also have a lot of pain when bending down to pick something up my whole knee is in agony when straightening my left leg.

I was hoping you could maybe give me some idea as to what kind of injury i could have, how long I may be out for and any tips on how to stop my knee hyperextending?

Thanks

Kane

[Heidi]

Hi

Have you seen anyone about this? If it is still causing you this much pain 4 plus weeks after injury then I definately recommend you visit at least your Doctor.
Hyperextension injuries can cause considerable damage, especially if there is also an element of twisting. Common injuries include acl tears:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/anteriorcruciate.htm
or PCL tears:
http://www.sportsinjuryclinic.net/cybertherapist/front/knee/posteriorcruciate.htm