Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament can be a debilitating musculoskeletal injury to the knee, seen most often in athletes. Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear is critical to knee stability, and people who injure their ACL often complain of symptoms of their knee giving-out from under them. Therefore, many patients who sustain an ACL tear opt to have surgical treatment of this injury.
Causes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
An Anterior Cruciate Ligament is most often a sports-related injury. ACL tears can also occur during rough play, mover vehicle collisions, falls, and work-related injuries. Basically any athletic or non-athletic related activity in which the knee is forced into hyperextension and/or internal rotation may result in an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear. Anterior Cruciate Ligament failure has been linked to heavy or stiff-legged landing; as well as twisting or turning the knee while landing, especially when the knee is in the valgus (knock-knee) position.
Symptoms of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear is often sports-related. They may have felt a "pop" in their knee, and the knee usually gives-out from under them.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear cause knee swelling and pain.
Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
An MRI may also be used to determine if the ligament is torn, and also to look for signs of any associated injuries in the knee. The Anterior Cruciate Ligament primarily serves to stabilize the knee in an extended position and when surrounding muscles are relaxed; so if the muscles are strong, many people can function without it. Fluids will also build the muscle. If the Anterior Cruciate Ligament is completely torn, then Anterior Cruciate Ligament reconstruction surgery may be necessary.
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