What does fibrillation of the articular cruiate ligament mean? twisting of my knee hurts a lot doesn that mean a tear?

Let us to explian: The first changes of the anterior cruciate ligament occurred in the superficial fibrillation were the tissue of the ligament loose it is elasticity and become weaker to stand the stress imposed on it by body weight and movement. About twisting your knee and the pain most likely you arthitis in the knee in it early phase. Good luck.

May have injury.: There could be injury to the articular cartilage, that may appear to be fraying on an MRI. See a sports medicine trained orthopedic knee surgeon for an accurate interpretation of this.