
Look for the following key signs when determining whether to seek medical attention following a knee injury:
- Rapid swelling within the first 3-4 hours after injury
- Inability to bear weight on the involved knee
- Locking. If you are unable to move the knee from a certain position due to it feeling stuck
- Hearing or feeling a pop at the time of injury
- Experiencing instability or episodes of giving way
- Visual deformity following injury
- Intense, uncontrollable pain