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Thanks for writing in. Cruciate ligamentAnterior cruciate ligament (acl) injury Tendon vs. ligament injuries can be of anterior or posterior depending upon which ligament is injured. Most commonly it is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that is injured due to demanding sports like soccer, football, rugby etc. The ACL prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward. The ACL also contributes stability to other movements at the joint including the angulation and rotation at the knee joint.
ACL injury is a problem because this instability can make sudden, pivoting movements difficult, and it may make the knee more prone to developing arthritis and cartilage tears. Athletes often have particular difficulty once they have sustained an ACL injury, to perform common maneuvers such as cutting, pivoting, and sudden turns. Patients may be able to function in their normal daily activities without a normal ACL, but these high-demand sports may prove difficult.
Therefore, athletes are often faced with the decision to undergo surgery in order to return to their previous level of competition.
Treatment involves conservative or surgical management depending upon the severity of injury. As you mentioned, that your son faces repeated attacks of pain not relieved by conservative measures, he is an ideal candidate for surgical reconstruction of ACL. Most patients experience full recovery and resume their previous lifestyle, including professional athletes. However, some patients complain of pain, stiffness and limited motion in the joint for months or years following ACL reconstruction surgery. Rehabilitation is the important part of treatment. Growth will not be hampered due to surgery.
Best.
Thanks for writing in. Cruciate ligament injuries can be of anterior or posterior depending upon which ligament is injured. Most commonly it is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that is injured due to demanding sports like soccer, football, rugby etc. The ACL prevents the tibia from sliding too far forward. The ACL also contributes stability to other movements at the joint including the angulation and rotation at the knee joint.
ACL injury is a problem because this instability can make sudden, pivoting movements difficult, and it may make the knee more prone to developing arthritis and cartilage tears. Athletes often have particular difficulty once they have sustained an ACL injury, to perform common maneuvers such as cutting, pivoting, and sudden turns. Patients may be able to function in their normal daily activities without a normal ACL, but these high-demand sports may prove difficult.
Therefore, athletes are often faced with the decision to undergo surgery in order to return to their previous level of competition.
Treatment involves conservative or surgical management depending upon the severity of injury. As you mentioned, that your son faces repeated attacks of pain not relieved by conservative measures, he is an ideal candidate for surgical reconstruction of ACL. Most patients experience full recovery and resume their previous lifestyle, including professional athletes. However, some patients complain of pain, stiffness and limited motion in the joint for months or years following ACL reconstruction surgery. Rehabilitation is the important part of treatment. Growth will not be hampered due to surgery.
Best.