Torn Acl Mri

Tearing your ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is one of the most common injuries suffered knee-sport athletes like you. If you are involved in sport you most likely know someone who has suffered an ACL injury or perhaps you have suffered from this common knee injury. You tear the ACL can occur in several ways. In contact sports is the ACL can be injured when an athlete has planted his foot and struck with a force directly in the knee. You do not have to be an athlete to injure your ACL. One of the most common ways to damage your ACL is during twisting or pivoting maneuvers. Sometimes a "pop" can be heard at the time of the accident. When the injury occurred, you are unable to continue to operate as they did when the injury occurred. Swelling may occur in the first two hours.

To better understand why you ACL tear is so common, it helps to understand the mechanics of the ACL. The ACL prevents the tibia (shin bone) from sliding forward and rotating on the femur (thigh bone). The ACL is one of four ligaments that are critical to the stability of the knee joint. It is located in the center of the knee, and works with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL) to help stabilize the knee joint.

A torn ligament is a common sports injury knee. However, it is important to consult your doctor if you think you have a torn ligament. An ACL tear is usually diagnosed with an accurate history and physical examination. Associated injuries can include ligament sprains additional damage articular cartilage and meniscal lesions. The x-rays to determine if there are fractures or underlying arthritis. A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can be used to confirm the presence of an ACL tear and knee from further damage. The doctor will determine appropriate diagnostic tests.