Question 1

where would you find the anterior cruciate ligament on the body?

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Anterior cruciate: The anterior cruciate ligaments are found in the knee joints.

Question 2

is it possible for my anterior cruciate ligament to been torn?

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Cause?: Did you have a knee injury?  Having pain?  Need more information.

Question 3

what sort of problem is an anterior cruciate ligament (a.c.l.) injury?

Accepted Answer

Ligament sprain/tear: The acl is a ligament inside the knee that helps to keep the knee stable - keeps it from moving too far forward or backward.  It works with the posterior cruciate ligament (pcl) to accomplish this.  The acl is often injured when running or other fast movements when the lower leg is planted on the ground and the knee is bent and twisted. It can be a strain or sprain or a complete tear.

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

i tore my anterior cruciate ligament 4 days ago now. do i require surgery?

Accepted Answer

Discuss w/ Ortho MD: Most torn acls eventually require surgical reconstruction in young active patients who desire to return to any sort of activities that require changing direction or quick starting and stopping. A thorough examination of your knee detailing any other concomitantly injured structures (meniscal tear, cartilage injury, etc.) will also dictate your indication and timing for potential acl surgery.

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