Particularly in the case of a partial tear, where you are still able to walk and put some pressure on the knee, the knee joint tends to feel loose. This is understandable, as the strings that hold it together have partially torn away, much like a marionette puppet without one string attached. Even with a brace to help the knee stay aligned and in place, the interior feeling of a loose joint can stay with you throughout the healing process.

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