What does it mean when it hurts to bend your knee backwards?
What does it mean when it hurts to bend your knee backwards?
A hyperextended knee is a type of injury to the knee caused by the knee bending too far backward. This painful injury is often easy for a doctor to spot and treat. A hyperextended knee often occurs after high-impact events, such as landing hard after a jump or stopping short when running.
How long does it take for hyperextended knee to heal?
Recovery from a mild to moderate sprain following a knee hyperextension injury can take 2 to 4 weeks. It’s important during this time to limit activities that can further strain the knee and to continue to manage swelling and pain.
How do I know if I hyperextended my knee?
Symptoms of a hyperextended knee include the following:
- Knee Pain. You may feel mild to severe pain in your affected knee.
- Poor Movement. You may find straightening or flexing your affected knee to have become difficult.
- Swelling. Swelling and stiffness may develop around your affected knee.
- Poor Stability.
How do you diagnose a hyperextended knee?
Typically an MRI and/or x-rays are performed. In some cases, imaging will not need to be used for a doctor to diagnose an athlete with a hyperextended knee. If, however, surgical intervention is expected to be used as treatment, imaging will be necessary in order to develop plans for the procedure and recovery.
Can you bend your knee with a torn meniscus?
You can fully bend and straighten your knee without pain. You feel no pain in your knee when you walk, jog, sprint, or jump.
Can knee ligament tear heal itself?
Treatment. A mild to moderate knee ligament injury may heal on its own, in time. To speed the healing, you can: Rest the knee.
Can a hyperextended knee heal itself?
It may take months before you achieve a full range of motion and the knee is pain-free. Most kids and adults can return to their normal activities after a hyperextended knee injury. If the sprain is mild, your recovery time will be faster than if you have a more serious injury.
When should I go to the doctor for a hyperextended knee?
Make an appointment with your doctor if your knee pain was caused by a particularly forceful impact or if it’s accompanied by: Significant swelling. Redness. Tenderness and warmth around the joint.
