How important is it to maintain healthy Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
Some people are prone to accidents, other just end up having some rarely. Whatever the case may be it is crucial to analyze the damage to the body with a long term perspective. It is not surprising that a simple injury may end up in greater damage to the body. This is more common when it comes to ligament injuries as the surrounding tissues and the life of the ligament is at risk. Anterior Cruciate Ligament tear may happen for a number of inevitable reasons. This type of injury may result from a small accident but its long term consequences can be detrimental to overall health in a number of ways. It is important to discuss that what actually is the function of Anterior Cruciate Ligament? It is not surprising to overlook the functional importance of ACL as it is a little complicated. To be straight forward, Anterior Cruciate Ligament functions to provide mechanical stability for movement. It also gives a sense of body’s position when responding to a stimulus, it is important for locomotion once again. There are four primary functions carried out by this ligament. Anterior Cruciate Ligament is a very important when it comes to balanced movement and for successful coordination and response mechanism.
How can ACL rupture occur?
It has been noted that ACL rupture usually results from side stepping or landing from a jump. This is usually a consequence of large tension being applied to the ligament resulting in a tear. Twisting force can also result in ACL tear without contact. ACL tear can also result from contact with other surfaces during sports activities etc.
What are the symptoms of ACL rupture?
Pain and swelling are common complaints of the patients soon after the accident. Swelling followed by injury is always due to hemarthrosis. Doctors report that around 60% of the patients report noting a pop sound from the knee joint, at the time when the accident occurred.
Why is consultancy and surgery important for long term health benefits?
ACL reconstruction surgery is done by making use of graft. This is done to replace the torn ligament in the leg. Autograft or allograft tissue can be used depending upon the patient who chooses any of the two willingly. In case of Avulsion fracture, doctors can perform repair surgery. Consulting a surgeon for ACL rupture is recommended as the first priority of the patient. Inability to do so can result in slow damage to the surrounding tissue and a greater damage in future. The risks related to the surgery are not as great as the risks of delaying the surgery. This is a common area of misconception when it comes to children. An adult can cut down some of the daily activities to avoid further damage from ligament tear, in case of children this situation is not likely. Faster the ligament repair is performed lesser is the risk.
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