Question 1

anterior cruciate ligament knee injury, what to do?

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Scope vs Rehab: Your location indicates air force. For active individuals, most opt for arthroscopic surgery (scope). For very inactive people, can rehab intensively. Some orthopaedic surgeons start patients in physical therapy before surgery to work on range of motion. Acl tears will not heal on their own. In surgery, they will replace the ligament with a graft. Rehab is important afterwards also.

Question 2

what kind of doctor operates on anterior cruciate ligament knee injuries?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedic Surgeon: Orthopedic surgeons are trained in this procedure. If possible, find a fellowship trained sports medicine orthopedist.

Question 3

is it possible that knee acl (anterior cruciate ligament) repair itself?

Accepted Answer

Anything is possible: But the torn acl doesn't repair itself strongly, that it can function normally. It usually is stretched out tissue, which is no good to the its normal job. There might be some scar tissue hitching the 2 ends of the acl together, but in no way, is that acl functional.
I hope I have answered your question.
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Question 4

anterior cruciate ligament - is this knee injury really bad?

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Yes: The anterior cruciate ligament is the main stabilizing ligament of the knee.  With acl deficiency the knee will tend to "give-way" with quick stops and starts or changes in direction.  Giving way episodes can damage the joint line further and tear meniscal tissues.  Without a functioning acl sporting activities should be severely limited.  Reconstruction is recommended for the athletically active.

Question 5

pt 4 acl? i just had a arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on my left knee?

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Yes: Physical therapy is needed after acl reconstruction.  Some surgeons begin pt immediately, while others may wait a week or 2 after surgery to start.  Pt will regain motion, and strengthen the leg.

Question 6

does a displacement of the meniscus root mean that it is torn? can the anterior cruciate ligament tear from twisting your knee while standing?

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Yes: Displacement of the meniscus means to me tear, it is unlikely to tear acl from twisting action while stand.

Question 7

i have a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury on my left knee which happened last year, can i get a surgery now to repair my leg?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can still have an acl reconstruction. Acl tears do not heal on their own & having it replaced can help you maintain a healthy/ active lifestyle in the years to come. The acl is a major knee stabalizer, and can provide security to your knee that may prevent further damage to nearby tendons, ligaments, muscles, articular cartilage, meniscus, & bones when compared to a "loose knee"

Question 8

what knee mri mean? lateral meniscus: abnormal anterior horn at and adjacent to the root ligament attachment. tear and early meniscal cyst formation.

Accepted Answer

Old cartilage tear: The cyst means the year is old. The tear is in the front where the meniscus attaches to the inner front of the joint.

Question 9

i have an avulsion fracture of the anterior superior calcaneal process with avulsion of the bifurcate ligament. i am now having pain from below my knee to the ankle. would the fracture cause this or is it unrelated?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, knee pain can be a referred pain from ankle problem.

Question 10

my knee locked since last 19 hours
report of mri i did last month
 complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament with slumped fibers in the intercondylar
notch loss of parallelism
complex tear of the posterior horn and body of the medial meniscus?

Accepted Answer

Knee locked : There is more information needed to properly answer your question, such a physical examination. It sounds like you may  need surgery on the knee

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Pt 4 acl? i just had a arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction on my left knee?

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Does a displacement of the meniscus root mean that it is torn? can the anterior cruciate ligament tear from twisting your knee while standing?

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I have a torn anterior cruciate ligament injury on my left knee which happened last year, can i get a surgery now to repair my leg?

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What knee mri mean? lateral meniscus: abnormal anterior horn at and adjacent to the root ligament attachment. tear and early meniscal cyst formation.

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I have an avulsion fracture of the anterior superior calcaneal process with avulsion of the bifurcate ligament. i am now having pain from below my knee to the ankle. would the fracture cause this or is it unrelated?

A member asked:

My knee locked since last 19 hours report of mri i did last month complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament with slumped fibers in the intercondylar notch loss of parallelism complex tear of the posterior horn and body of the medial meniscus?

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