May 25, 2012
Topics A-Z ACL Injuries Overstretched Anterior cruciate knee ligament: sprain
Overstretched Anterior cruciate knee ligament: sprain |
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Dear Ask The Doctor: I injured my knee and I have been to several dr's. I had a MRI and they told me they see no tears but my ACL is L shaped instead of straight could this be caused by it being stretched to much or? If you know what it is as the dr I saw was unsure do you know of a treatment Dear Jarred: Most likely you have a sprain of the ACL. The suggested strategy should be: strengthening and stretching the main muscle of the thigh: quadriceps, to restore the muscle balance around the knee joint, for this is indicated physical therapy for 6 to 8 weeks, using ice packs at the end of the exercise routine to decrease pain and swelling. The use of soft knee braces helps to control patella position and restrict full knee flexion which is good to ease the pain and limit certain movements that are no good at this time for the strained ACL. Also, and very important, you have to stretch the hamstring muscles and the activities or sports that require frequent squatting or rotations must be avoided until the ligament be strong again. If there is a limited response to the treatment and locking or instability of the affected knee is noticed, then an orthopedic surgeon evaluation must be considered. |
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