As for the less severe symptoms of ACL rupture, especially in people with a sedentary lifestyle, the patient notices difficulty in walking, and that his knee is unstable and unable to bear his body weight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the anterior cruciate ligament?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The knee joint in humans consists of bones, cartilage, and ligaments, and it is located in an area between the end of the thigh bone and the beginning of the shin bone in the leg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The anterior cruciate ligament extends diagonally inside the knee, and with the posterior cruciate ligament, it gives a cruciate shape, and it helps maintain the stability of the rotation of the knee, prevents the tibia from sliding in front of the femur, and is one of the four main ligaments in this joint:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Medial collateral ligament: prevents the knee from twisting inward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lateral collateral ligament: prevents the knee from twisting outward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Posterior cruciate ligament: prevents the tibia from shifting backwards under the femur.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Anterior cruciate ligament: prevents the tibia from shifting outward in front of the femur.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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Anatomical picture of the knee joint and its ligaments<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ACL tear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is a rupture or overstretching of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. it could be a partial or a total tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Injuries to the knee usually occur during sports and activities that cause stress and pressure on the knee, such as tennis, football and basketball. Tear and rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is one of the most common knee injuries. The injury occurs when the tibia extends forward too much, or if the knee is twisted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Causes of an ACL tear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
An ACL injury occurs if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Sudden cessation of running<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sudden slowdown and change of speed and direction while running<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- injury by a sudden strong blow to the side of the knee, such as when hitting another player or when falling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Overextension of the knee<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wrong landing after jumping<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
or any activity that causes severe twisting, bending, or stress on the knee joint, which can rupture the ACL.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Degrees of ACL rupture<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The degree of an ACL tear or rupture is categorized by severity from one to three, with three being the most severe:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- First degree: occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament is only stretched, as it remains able to stabilize and support the knee.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Second degree: It occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament is stretched and relaxed, and this is called a partial rupture, and it is a rare condition.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Third degree: It occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament ruptures in two parts, which it is a severe condition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Diagnosis of an ACL tear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A cruciate ligament rupture is usually diagnosed clinically, by comparing the healthy and injured knee joints, and after ruling out other causes of knee pain whose symptoms may be similar to those of an ACL rupture, the doctor may order a radiograph or may order magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) which can detect any injury to other ligaments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Radiograph of a knee with an anterior cruciate ligament tear<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Treatment of ACL tear in Turkey<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
After signs and symptoms of an ACL rupture appear and are diagnosed, the torn ACL is treated surgically. Some patients may have another option, which is non-surgical treatment, but this depends on the severity of the injury and the opinion of the specialist doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Non-surgical treatment of anterior cruciate ligament rupture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Surgery is not necessary for all patients with an ACL rupture, especially if the person is inactive and his lifestyle does not include activities that put high pressure on his knee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The patient can then not resort to surgery if the knee joint is stable, but he must know that the anterior cruciate ligament that was torn will not heal on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Non-surgical treatment is based on conservative treatment, by resting and taking anti-inflammatory medications to reduce pain and inflammation and remove symptoms of anterior cruciate ligament rupture. A special belt or strap can be worn that applies pressure to the knee to stabilize it during activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Surgical treatment of ACL rupture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Before the surgery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
You must wait until the symptoms of the rupture of the ACL and knee swelling disappear, which may last 2-4 weeks, and make sure that full range of motion is returned.
It may take up to 3 weeks for full range of motion to return, and if full range of motion is not returned before surgery, recovery may be difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPreoperative physical therapy may be referred to restore full range of motion.
You should also wait until the knee muscles are strong enough, and all activities that involve jumping, twisting or turning should be avoided.<\/p>\n\n\n\nACL reconstruction surgery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
The torn anterior cruciate ligament cannot be repaired by suturing its ends together, but rather reconstructing it by using a graft and attaching it to the torn anterior cruciate ligament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tendon graft is obtained from the patient's own body, such as the popliteal tendon or the patellar tendon that connects the kneecap to the tibia.
The skin is usually not cut to a large distance because the surgery is performed using an arthroscope, which is a special device that inserts the knee through a small incision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Image](\"https:\/\/drcetinisik.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/2-6-682x1024.webp\")
An image showing how to perform an anterior cruciate ligament replacement using an arthroscope<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n after surgery<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Keep the wound clean and dry, apply ice to reduce swelling and pain, and wear a belt or use crutches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Physical therapy after surgery plays an important role in strengthening the muscles of the affected limb and knee, in addition to doing exercises in the rehabilitation program.
Athletes are often able to return to their activities after 6-9 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\nPrevention from ACL tear<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
It is difficult for an athlete to completely avoid injury, especially in sports such as football and basketball, which require a lot of jumping, landing, changing direction and accelerating movement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The \"cutting\" maneuver and the landing after jump make up 70% of all ACL ruptures, but there are a number of techniques used by athletes to reduce the risk of injury:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Do warm-up exercises for a sufficient amount of time before starting the sports activity<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strengthen the core muscles of the body, including the hips, pelvis, and lower abdominal muscles<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Strengthening the leg muscles to ensure a good balance for the joint<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Training in the correct techniques to perform the various maneuvers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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- Cleveland Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Medline Plus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- HSS<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- OrthoInfo<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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Symptoms of an anterior cruciate ligament tear occur when you feel that your knee has collapsed or surrendered, and you may feel or hear a crack, and the knee begins to swell, and it is a common injury that usually affects athletes. Symptoms of anterior cruciate ligament rupture When the anterior cruciate ligament is ruptured or cut, the patient feels symptoms and signs of ligament rupture appear directly, and the most important of these symptoms: As for the symptoms of rupture \u2026<\/p>\n
- Medline Plus<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cleveland Clinic<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n