Causes and Impact of Knee Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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• Causes and Impact of Knee Cruciate Ligament
  Injuries

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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) connects the
thigh bone to the shinbone, ensuring regular and
proper movements. Injury to the ACL impacts your
ability to move the knee joint.Usually, it
happens to people involved in sports and other
physical activities that require sudden twisting
and turning of the knee or a jerk on the leg that
tears the ACL. Depending on the severity of the
tear, you might need knee replacement surgery in
Mumbai. Heres what causes ACL injury and how it
impacts your life.Causes of ACL InjuryYour ACL
consists of the tissues that cushion your knee
joint and support movements. The risk of ACL
injury is higher in people involved in physical
sports or fitness activities that put extreme
pressure on their knee joints.Sports like
basketball and football require sudden pivoting
and twisting of the knee. Likewise,
weight-lifting and other strenuous physical
activities can put stress on your knee joint and
might tear the ACL. The injury can also occur due
to an automobile accident.
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Impact of Knee InjuryAn injured ACL restricts
knee movement. You may not be able to continue
physical activity or even walk properly. Swelling
develops around the injured area within a few
hours and usually gets worse. The severity of the
pain depends on the level of damage to the knee
joint. When an ACL injury occurs, the patient
experiences a popping sound.However, that could
indicate other knee injuries. So, its best to
see a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. If the
knee joint remains untreated for a long time, the
patient is at an increased risk of developing
osteoarthritis. Eventually, knee surgery in
Mumbai will be required to reconstruct the
injured ligaments.Diagnosis and TreatmentYour
healthcare provider will assess your symptoms and
conduct physical tests to diagnose ACL tear. They
might also evaluate other parts of your knee
joint, as an ACL tear mostly occurs with damage
to the cartilage and other ligaments. X-rays and
MRI are the most common imaging tests used to
detect injured ACL.
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ACL injury is classified into three
grades.Grade 1Mild injury to the ligament.
Knee stability isnt compromisedGrade
2Stretched ligaments, although the ligaments
are not completely torn.Grade 3Complete
tearing of the ACL joint and unstable knee
joint.Treatment OptionsIf you suspect a knee
cruciate ligament injury, see your doctor
immediately to rule out the possibility of a
complete ACL torn or other complications. Using
ice packs to reduce swelling and taking
pain-relief medication, like ibuprofen, can help
reduce swelling and pain.You might be advised
to take a break from physical activity and use a
walking aid to provide support to your damaged
joint. Physical therapy can also help restore
your knee movements. However, if its a
third-grade tear, surgery might be the last
resort.
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ACL reconstruction surgery involves replacing the
damaged ligament with ACL graft tissue. Your
healthcare provider will evaluate the damage and
recommend the most suitable treatment based on
your symptoms.

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