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Leg Injury after Long Jump

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A long jumper lands in the sand pit and suddenly has severe pain and is unable to extend his knee. What is the diagnosis? How should this be managed?



Click here to find out
 
Posted on June 25, 2020 by NUEM Blog and filed under Leg, knee and tagged patellar tendon rupture.
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