What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the primary stabilizer of the knee. If it is torn, the person will feel a pop and experiences immediate pain and swelling, and if not repaired, the patient will have recurrent instability of the knee. Over time, this can cause long-term damage. According to the surgeons the female athletes are six times more likely to tear their ACL than their male counterparts. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) serves an important stabilising and biomechanical function for the knee joint. Rupture of the ACL leads to abnormal kinematics and predisposes the joint to degenerative changes. How is torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament Diagnosed? The diagnosis of Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear is based on: Physical examination by Lachmans Test and Drawers Test. X-ray evaluation – X-ray films are evaluated for any possible tearing away of bone where the Anterior Cruciate Ligament attaches. Also, the x-ray will show any loose bone fragments or fractures. Magnetic Resonanc
