A soccer player falls after a collision with another player during a game and hears and audible pop from her right knee, followed by intense pain and a complete inability to bear weight on that leg. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

MUSCLE INJURY

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A soccer player falls after a collision with another player during a game and hears and audible “pop” from her right knee, followed by intense pain and a complete inability to bear weight on that leg. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

A	Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear
B	Contusion only
C	Achilles tendinitis
D	Sprained ankle

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common ligaments to be injured.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rest the joint at first. Reduce pain, swelling and internal bleeding with icepacks, applied for 15 minutes every couple of hours. Bandage the knee firmly and extend the wrapping down the lower leg. Elevate the injured leg.

Detailed explanation-3: -ACL injuries often happen during sports and fitness activities that can put stress on the knee: Suddenly slowing down and changing direction (cutting) Pivoting with your foot firmly planted. Landing awkwardly from a jump.

Detailed explanation-4: -Grade III sprains are the most common types of ACL injuries among athletes. This occurs when the fibers of the ligament are completely torn. This is often referred to as a rupture, meaning the ligament has completely torn apart into two sections. Symptoms of a Grade III sprain are frequently more severe.

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