The effect of A.C.L tear on knee Joint.
The effect of A.C.L tear on knee Joint.
Acl is the most important ligament in the knee joint and composed from two bundle that provide anterior and rotationaly stability..
Most common injury occur in sport man and atheletic female by indirect force..
Early patient complain from pain,swelling and inability to bearing weight..
Later the most importan complian is instability ,difficulty in activity and weightbearing..
Diagnosis usually by clinical examination( anterior drawer and lachman test) and confirm the diagnosis by M.R.I
Some time associated with another ligament injury and meniscus tear..
Treatment usually need reconstructin by arthroscope with autogenous grft taken from same patient..
Neglected A.C.L tear lead to persistent instability and early osteoarthritis of knee joint with pain and difficulty in work and activity and may end to total knee replacement…