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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 2

where is pain located for acl tear?

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ACL: Typically in the area of your tibial tuberosity on the anterior part of the knee. Laxity of the knee would also be a prominent symptom.

Question 3

what exercises should i do with an acl tear?

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Acl tear: A physical therapiat may be best suited to develope a program to enhance yr range of motion and the stengthening yr leg if u have an acl deficient knee.  U may want to an orthopedist to exam yr knee if it has just been injured and discuss pros and cons of sugery.  If u have had it reconstructed yr orthopedist will have a specific rehabilitation protocol forbyoy.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: acl tear?

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Please see link...: "acl is the medical abbreviation for the anterior cruciate ligament. The acl is one of four major ligaments of the knee and stops the lower leg (tibia) from moving forward in relation to the thigh (femur) while providing rotational stability of the knee joint. Two bundles of fiber combine to make the acl..." 
http://www.Orthonc.Com/sites/default/files/forms/acl-db-web-page-rev-punched-redo.Pdf.

Question 5

how do you know the difference between a full and partial acl tear?

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Examination: A full acl tear is unable resist rotational and anterior (frontal) forces that we can test for during a physical exam. A partial acl tear should feel the same as a normal acl or a touch looser. Whether to reconstruct an acl should not be based on an MRI finding. It should be based on individual activity level and demands. It should be tailored to your individual knee and situation.

Question 6

what steps should i be taking next when recovering from a 3rd acl tear?

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Rehab?: Regain motion.  Optimize muscle and core strength.  If surgery, then carefully follow your doctors planned protocol for exercises.  The greater number of revisions, the the higher risk of failures.

Question 7

should i apply heat or ice to my acl tear?

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Depends when you: Tore it. Ice definately in the first 24-48 hours after injury.

Question 8

can i still walk if i have a bad acl tear?

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Yes!: An acl tear makes the knee unable to resist rotational movements that occur when you plan your knee and twist to the opposite side. However, walking and straight-forward running is not usually affected. Older literature describes deficiencies in walking, but that literature is outdated. Acl reconstructions are done to restore rotational and translational stability, not to restore walking.

Question 9

how long does acl tear rehab usually take?

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Depends: Following an ACL reconstruction post tear, the rehab usually involves three months of regular physical therapy, then some follow up as needed.  Our physical therapist then will do a three month sports/functional test to see whether you can be discharged from pt or if you need to continue.  Overall, it take a whole year for the graft to mature, so some pt may be needed off and on during that year.

Question 10

will i need a surgery for a partial acl tear?

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Possibly: A partial tear of the acl is a challenging diagnosis. There are really different types of partial acl tears, but most surgeons don't really know when to reconstruct. More important is whether you are having symptoms of shifting in the knee that causes swelling afterwards. That is a reflection of instability that allows damage to the knee. Couple that with you level of activity for the answer!

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