General Information About Cruciate Ligament Tears
Disease Details and Frequently Asked Questions
It is the most important ligament that is located diagonally in the center of the knee joint, connecting the thigh bone to the shin bone, preventing the knee from sliding forward and providing balance to the knee.
It mostly tears during sports such as soccer, basketball, or skiing; as a result of stopping suddenly while running, twisting the body while keeping the knee stationary, or receiving a severe blow to the side of the knee.
An audible popping sound usually comes from the knee. Severe pain begins, the knee swells rapidly within a few hours due to bleeding, and the person cannot put weight on their leg or walk.
Even if the acute pain and swelling subside within weeks, the knee lacks its main stabilizer because the ligament is torn. While walking, going down stairs, or turning, it feels as if the knee will suddenly pop out of place.
Pull tests performed by an orthopedic physician show looseness in the knee. A Non-Contrast Knee MRI is taken to see the extent of the tear and any accompanying meniscus tears.
Surgery is essential for those who play sports regularly and those who feel a sense of instability in their knee. In arthroscopic (minimally invasive with a camera) surgery, a graft taken from the patient's own tendon is placed instead of the torn ligament and screwed in.
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