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What Could Be The Reason For Popping Knee On Extension Of The Leg And Sharp Pain On Jumping?

My right knee pops when I extend it. If I continue to retract and then extend it again, it doesn't pop. When I run, it really doesn't bother me, but when I am playing basketball and shooting the ball, it's like it' 'pinches' me with a sharp little pain in it. What do you think? Mainly when I am shooting jump shots as I am using my legs to lift when I shoot. Thanks -J
posted on Thu, 2 Jan 2014
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The symptoms are typical of ligament injury. there are 4 possibilities. the exact nature of injury can be judged by a detailed clinical examination. This can be confirmed by a MRI of the affected knee joint.
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What Could Be The Reason For Popping Knee On Extension Of The Leg And Sharp Pain On Jumping?

Hi, The symptoms are typical of ligament injury. there are 4 possibilities. the exact nature of injury can be judged by a detailed clinical examination. This can be confirmed by a MRI of the affected knee joint. Regards