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

how to treat anterior cruciate ligament injury quickly?

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Diagnose the problem: Early and treat it properly.

Question 5

how do you treat a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament?

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Acl reconstruction: Most often, an acl tear requires reconstruction with tissue from the patient's hamstrings or from the tissue bank. Some patients can get by without an acl. Start with physical therapy and soon you will know which category you fall into. If there is also a meniscus tear, reconstruction of the acl is necessary.

Question 6

can you tell me how to treat mucinous degeneration of the anterior cruciate ligament?

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Could be simple: As long as your knee is stable and your acl is intact you don't need to worry.  You may just needs some rest and therapy

Question 7

what should i do after having an operation to repair my anterior cruciate ligament?

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Rehab: Rehabilitation with a physical therapist for an acl protocol specified by your surgeon is very important in your recovery.

Question 8

is the anterior cruciate ligament tear surgery is painful?

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Yes (to an extent): Any surgery will cause post-operative pain.  There will also be discomfort with the therapy that is required after the procedure.  Different patients have different pain thresholds, but usually, the pain post-operatively isn't so bad (from the feedback i've gotten from my patients who have had the surgery).

Question 9

what could cause anterior cruciate ligament (acl) injury ?

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Knee hyperextension: The ACL may tear when certain movements of the knee place a great strain on the acl.     Hyperextension of the knee, that is, if the knee is straightened more than 10 degrees beyond its normal fully straightened position, is a very common cause of an torn acl. This position of the knee forces the lower leg excessively forward in relation to the upper leg.
    Pivoting injuries of the knee with exc.

Question 10

what does  anterior cruciate ligament acl injury feel like?

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Giving way: Classically people describe a buckling, twisting, or giving way episode in the knee, with a popping feeling. Sometimes the pop is audible.  Commonly there is swelling, limited ability to walk, and then associated stiffness+pain;  as swelling goes down, pain will go away, but instability (wobbly/buckling) feeling with quick changes of direction persists; some people have minimal pain/swelling.

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