acl tear
The ACL prevents the tibia from moving in front of the femur. Can occur from contact or non-contact causes. A tear is a debilitating musculoskeletal injury. The ligaments can become overstretched causing the tear, maximal hyperextension, and sharp stops.
Symptoms:
Diagnosis:
Treatment:
Symptoms:
- Popping sound
- Knee gives way
- Swelling
- Initial Pain
Diagnosis:
- Evidence of knee joint fluid
- Stability
- Lachman Test
- MRI
- X-Ray
- P.R.I.C.E
Treatment:
- Reconstructive surgery
- Physical therapy
- Pain medications