Question 1

how can you treat the ganglion cyst of anterior cruciate ligament?

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Several options...: Intra-articular cysts associated with the ACL can be treated with a variety of options. It the finding is incidental and asymptomatic, no treatment is necessary. If symptomatic, medications and physical therapy or an injection can be helpful. If symptoms persist or recur, arthroscopic cyst excision is also an option.

Question 2

what problems are associated with ganglion cyst of anterior cruciate ligament ?

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Variable: Ganglion cyst  of the anterior cruciate ligament is most commonly noted as an incidental finding on an MRI of the knee. If large enough it can cause locking or catching sensation. Transient sharp pain may be associated.

Question 3

what is the treatment for ganglion cyst of anterior cruciate ligament?

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Surgery: If symptomatic, growing bigger and restricting range of motion then surgery is the answer. After surgery, there will be a period of wearing a knee immobilizer, then some physical therapy.

Question 4

is there any cure to anterior cruciate ligament tear?

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Yes: Acl tears that are partial typically heal adequately without surgery and rarely tear completely later. Complete tears never heal spontaneously but a rare person can function without reconstruction. Most require surgery to make a new ligament, as the only means to a "cure". Acupuncture, prolotherapy, herbals, organics, prp, therapy, etc never cure acl tears.

Question 5

what injuries does the anterior cruciate ligament prevent?

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Knee instability: The anterior cruciate ligament (acl) is one of four major ligaments in the knee to help maintain knee stability (the others include the posterior cruciate ligament - pcl, lateral collateral ligament - lcl, and the medial collateral ligament - mcl).  The ACL is the most significant of the four and helps prevent the lower leg from sliding forward from the upper leg.

Question 6

what is anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery?

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ACL: The acl is the main stabilizing ligament in the knee.  When it tears or ruptures, it can not be repaired, but needs to be reconstructed with a graft.  There are numerous graft options which can be used to make a "new" acl.

Question 7

what do the anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments do?

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Stability: Together, they function to keep your knee in place. They keep the knee from moving too far front and back as we'll as rotating too far. The acl prevents forward shifting and rotating while the PCL prevents backward shifting and outward rotating. Tears of the acl do not heal and often end up with acl reconstructions. Pcl tears often heal partially and may not need surgery.

Question 8

where is the anterior cruciate ligament is located in the human body?

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The knee: The anterior cruciate ligament is located directly in the center of the knee and is a major stabilizer of the knee joint.

Question 9

what are some strengthening exercises for an anterior cruciate ligament?

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Several!: Bike riding.  Resistance exercise to get your biceps femoris 2/3 as strong as your quads. (leg curls!)
these are the two best two prevent recurrence and not to develop degenerative arthritis!  there are sporting activities that should be avoided that involve pivoting and contaqct!

Question 10

how successful is acl (anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction surgery?

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Very successful: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery  has undergone considerable changes over the past decade. Intensive research into the biomechanics of the injured and the operated knee have led to a movement away from the techniques of the early 1980's characterized by post operative casting and delayed rehabilitation, to the current early rehabilitation program which in made the result better.

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