knee pain

[bigtuna430]

I was recently walking down a flight of steps when my right leg slipped out from under me as I was stepping down. This caused all of my weight to go to my left leg which then made me fall and caused my leg to bend all the way back at the knee. I heard and felt a little pop when it happened. Now, I can barely bend my knee and there is swelling above the knee cap. When I do try to bend my knee I start to feel a stretching sensation above the outside part of my knee. It is also tender to the touch in that area. What could I have done to my poor knee?

[Shay53]

For now, keep the leg elvated and put some ice on it. And try to stay off of it as much as you can.

[Purple98Lady]

You really need to have your knee examined by your Dr. to be sure the extent of your injury and prompt treatment there of.

[volleystar017]

Good chance you tore or stretched some ligaments. You need to go to the dr. You may have trouble until you do.