13-year-old M presents to the ED with acute left knee pain that occurred about 2 hours prior to arrival while playing football. No direct trauma. Reports two audible “pops” followed by knee instability. Radiograph as pictured (Image 1. Plain film of the left knee. Image courtesy of John Kiel, DO).
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