You might feel or hear something snap—and right after that, your knee doesn't feel steady or normal anymore.
Even after rest and ice, your knee still looks puffy, warm, and tight—it just doesn't seem to settle.
Every step down feels sharp or uneasy as if your knee struggles to hold you steady with each bend.
It feels wobbly or weak when you move—like your knee won't hold up, especially when turning or changing directions.
You try to stretch or bend, but it feels blocked or stiff—like something inside isn't keeping it from moving smoothly.