Question 1

can the knee's acl and pcl ligament injuries heal naturally?

Accepted Answer

Acl/pcl healing: If an acl and PCL tear these ligaments do not typically heal; this is due in part to the synovial environment in which these ligaments reside as well as the demand that is exacted on these ligaments. Whether one is symptomatic with these injuries is in large part measured by the degree of activity in which a patient participates in and the number of hours one is actively engaged.

Question 2

how long does it normally take to fully recover from an acl and pcl tear?

Accepted Answer

Up to a year: An acl and PCL combined injury represents a significant trauma to the knee. Even after reconstruction of both ligaments, the knee may not function normally again. With a successful acl/pcl reconstruction, and adequate rehabilitation, many patients can return to function in 8-10 months. Returning to the same level of activity or sports is variable, however.

Question 3

which doctors have experience with acl and pcl reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

Sports medicine: Sports medicine orthopedic surgeons with fellowship training and additional board certifications tend to perform more PCL reconstructions. The more we perform, the better we are at it. Acl reconstructions are also performed widely by general orthopedic surgeons as well. Find one that fits your individual needs and gains your trust.

Question 4

does anyone tear his acl and pcl in the same knee at the same time, while playing sports?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It's not uncommon for an athlete to have a knee injury involving multiple ligaments and/or menisci, possibly partial or complete tears.  Pcl is considered the strongest ligament in the knee, and it's the least frequently injured ligament. Isolated PCL tears occur less frequently than combined ligament tears such as tearing of the acl and PCL at the same time.

Question 5

after doing pull ups i developed a lump on the outside of my knee where i previously had screws in my knee from an operation. screws have been removed and had a knee reconstruction of my acl and pcl.
why would this occur?

Accepted Answer

: More details are needed. Tell me more about these lumps. See a doctor in person

Question 6

which is the best way to repair an acl, pcl, & lcl injury?

Accepted Answer

It depends.: You should see an ortrhopedic sports medicine knee surgeon, who can put together a game plan. You'll probably need surgery, but every case differs when you have a 3 ligament knee injury.

Question 7

what does it mean if there's thickening with linear hyperintensities of the acl and high grade intrasubstance acl/pcl injury?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say.: It could represent a sprained knee. It sounds like you're reading off an MRI report. If you did have an MRI, see a sports medicine orthopedic knee specialist, who can review the MRI and sort out all the information.

Question 8

what can i do for my knee ligament injuries (acl, mcl, pcl) to make the surround areas stronger?

Accepted Answer

See below: Strengthen the surrounding muscles of the knee as well as you can.  This will help keep the injured ligaments in place due to the increased muscle tone surround the knee.  Obviously, the older you are , the harder and longer this may take.  See your orthopedist and physical therapists for more help.

Question 9

mri(march) shws grade 1,2,3 meniscal dmge, partial pcl, complete acl tear (soccer injury in jan) srgn says mri inaccurate(sept),askd me 2 play. shd i?

Accepted Answer

MRIs: are generally very accurate for detecting meniscal and ligament tears of the knee.  You can always get a second opinion interpretation of the MRI, or, since it was 6 months ago, try to get a new MRI.  Things may have changed since then.  Otherwise, see an orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation.

Question 10

does acl deficiency puts more stress on other knee ligaments (pcl, mcl, lcl)? is there a risk of injury to these ligaments?

Accepted Answer

ACL-deficient knee: The short answer is yes!  an acl-deficient knee is inherently unstable and thus will allow "wobble" (or hypermobility) - similar to loose lug-nuts on your car's wheel.  If you completely remove 1 of the lug-nuts you'll increase the stress of all the others that are trying to stabilize the structure.

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Can the knee's acl and pcl ligament injuries heal naturally?

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Which doctors have experience with acl and pcl reconstruction?

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Does anyone tear his acl and pcl in the same knee at the same time, while playing sports?

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After doing pull ups i developed a lump on the outside of my knee where i previously had screws in my knee from an operation. screws have been removed and had a knee reconstruction of my acl and pcl. why would this occur?

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Which is the best way to repair an acl, pcl, & lcl injury?

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What does it mean if there's thickening with linear hyperintensities of the acl and high grade intrasubstance acl/pcl injury?

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What can i do for my knee ligament injuries (acl, mcl, pcl) to make the surround areas stronger?

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Mri(march) shws grade 1,2,3 meniscal dmge, partial pcl, complete acl tear (soccer injury in jan) srgn says mri inaccurate(sept),askd me 2 play. shd i?

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Does acl deficiency puts more stress on other knee ligaments (pcl, mcl, lcl)? is there a risk of injury to these ligaments?

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