Dear readers this is a brief introduction about a medical issue that we at Sync face very commonly among active age group people and we believe awareness regarding this will be very helpful for you to take charge of your health and illness. The information about ACL, Injury And Treatment is provided by our senior and experienced Orthopedic surgeon who has expertise in treating this particular injury.
What Is ACL?
ACL or Anterior cruciate ligament is a structure inside the knee joint, connecting thigh bone to leg bone.
What is normal function of ACL in body?
ACL provides stability to the knee joint.
How does ACL get injured?
Mostly due to sudden pivoting or cutting movement during sports activity/ exercising or dancing.
Can also happen due to motor vehicle accidents.
How to tell if you have injured your ACL?
Sudden feeling of pain and swelling, immediately following episode of injury, you might hear a popping sound at the time of ligament tear.
You might feel lack of confidence or complete lack of balance in the knee while walking with an injured acl.
How to confirm that you have ACL injury?
Clinical examination by the orthopaedic doctor specialising in sports injuries is the first and most important step.
MRI is the investigation of choice to confirm the diagnosis.
What to do once you have confirmed ACL tear?
Avoid any strenuous activity (Sports, Heavy workout, Dancing) that puts further stress on the knee to prevent injuries to other knee structures.
Primary treatment with ice pack application, anti inflammatory medicines, rest and use of supporting knee brace.
Definitive treatment is reconstruction of the torn ligament by Arthroscopic surgery.
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