One Minute on the Shiawassee. Lots of great summer fun can be spent in the many lakes and rivers of the tri-county area. One activity that should be on your summer agenda is kayaking. It is a great way to get outdoors and get some exercise while seeing the many different bodies of water that our area has to offer.
Your knee is made up of many important structures, any of which can be injured. The most common knee injuries include fractures around the knee, dislocation, and sprains and tears of soft tissues, like ligaments. In many cases, injuries involve more than one structure in the knee. Pain and swelling are the most common signs of knee injury. In addition, your knee may catch or lock up.
Surgical Treatment of Hyperextended Knee. If the knee hyperextension causes tear or rupture of the tendon, then surgery may be needed to repair it. One of the most common tendon injuries of the knee joint is ACL or anterior cruciate ligament rupture. These occur in extreme hyperextension of the knee joint. Injuries to the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) and popliteal tendon can also occur with a hyperextended knee and require surgery for repair.