Cruciate Ligament and Meniscus Injury
Q. I heard a “pop” as I was injured. What does that mean?
A.
It can be the sound of a ligament tearing. If the knee swells and fills with blood, it should be checked quickly.
📝 Detailed Answer
When a cruciate ligament ruptures, people sometimes hear a 'pop' at the moment of injury. What follows is usually this.
- The knee joint swells and fills with blood (haemarthrosis), with pain
- In severe cases the knee cannot be bent or straightened, making walking difficult
- On level ground or climbing stairs, the knee feels unstable or as though it is losing strength
Depending on the degree, a ligament tear sometimes needs surgery. That is not for a Korean medicine clinic to judge first; imaging comes first. Depending on what it shows, helping the recovery process is the part we can take on.
Expert Verified
Injun Eo
Director