Question 1

how to tell if i retore my acl?

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Tore acl: If you felt a pop and your knee feels unstable there is a good chance that you tore the acl graft. You will need an examination and MRI to confirm.

Question 2

acl tear symptoms ?

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Pop, swelling: An acl tear classically involves either a hyperextension or valgus contact (blow to outside of knee)mechanism of injury. Symptoms include hearing or feeling a 'pop' in the knee w/ immediate pain. Significant swelling ( hemarthrosis) w/in 24 hrs.Of the injury is common. Sometimes a feeling of 'looseness' is felt if the patient walks after the injury.An exam by an experienced ors will confirm.

Question 3

what are the differences in symptoms in an acl tear and a mcl tear?

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Yes: Both are stabilizing ligaments in the knee.  The ACL (anterior criciate ligament) prevents the tibia (shin bone) from sliding forward from under the femur (thigh bone).  The MCL (medial collateral ligament) prevents the knee from going into a medial or valgus ("knock-knee') postion.  They can occur alone or in combination with each other.

Question 4

what are the symptoms of a torn acl?

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Torn acl: With acute injury, u hear a loud pop then develop intense pain in the knee, then the knee begins to swell within few hours.

Question 5

how do the symptoms of an acl tear differ from an mcl tear?

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Sometime not much: It sometimes can be difficult to distiguish the two from symptoms patients experience alone.  That is why a good physical exam is key to making the diagnosis.

Question 6

how do i know if i retear my acl graft ?

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Exam: by your doctor and likely a followup MRI. So sorry. All the best. If it is torn you will have pain and swelling with instability of your knee.

Question 7

what are the symptoms of anterior cruciate ligament injury i should be looking for?

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Instability: The hallmark of an acl deficient knee is instability or giving way of the knee with higher level activities involving cutting, jumping, pivoting, etc.  Some individuals may experience this with routine day to day activities.  The initial injury is often described as feeling a "pop" in the knee and followed by development of considerable swelling and variable pain.

Question 8

can a piece of cartilage get stuck under the kneecap? what are the symptoms of having a acl problem?
please help

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can definitely have what ine or more "loose bodies"  which can float in the knee and cause pain and swelling, they often will arise from a cartilage source.  An ACL injury, when complete, will often cause the knee to feel unstable, like it gives way.  Don't hesitate to be seen for a specific diagnosis.

Question 9

what are the common signs and symptoms of an anterior cruciate ligament injury?

Accepted Answer

Pain, Instability: The most common symptoms are pain, swelling of the knee, and instability.  Suspected ACL injuries should be evaluated by your orthopedic surgeon.

Question 10

what is risk of infection post op. after acl repair surgery? what to look for and how long after would symptoms of any infection appear?

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Infection after ACL: This will depend on your Drs experience. Ask what his or her infection rate is over last 100 operations.

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