The ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major ligaments in the knee. Damage to this ligament often occurs after a blow to the knee. This often happens in sports related injuries and is seen a lot in American football players after experiencing a side tackle. Other sports such as soccer, skiing, basketball, cheerleading and rugby also have high instances of players suffering ACL injuries. The effects of this injury are debilitating and can take an extended period of time for recovery.
To determine if there is an ACL injury there are three common types of tests a physician may employ. The anterior drawer test and Lachman tests are where the physician flexes the leg and manipulates the tibia to determine greater movement than normal. An MRI can also be used to determine damage. If damage is found, a course of treatment will be prescribed. Small tears will usually be allowed to heal by naturally, but more severe injuries will require surgery and ACL reconstruction.
ACL surgery is done arthroscopically, which is a less invasive type of surgery. Only small incisions are made which can reduce recovery time for the patient. There are three main types of ACL...
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