Anterior cruciate ligament of the knee joint is one of two crossing each other in the middle of the bonds. Anterior cruciate ligament, the tibia (shin bone) to the femur (thigh bone), and restricts the forward movement in the knee according to the rotational i.e., by restricting the rotational movement of the directory, which allows for the stabilization of one of the most important structures. The most common ligament injuries of the knee anterior cruciate ligament injury.

What causes anterior cruciate ligament injury ?

Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are the most frequent and sudden stop changing direction, jumping and landing, the string occurs as a result of impacts from the outside.For example, in football, the string on the other hand, the received pulse, fall to the ground after the bounce in basketball, downhill skiing in situations such as is very common. Anterior cruciate ligament injury occurs when the knee to ‘pop’ sound can be heard. This audio post-intense edema in the knee, swelling, and loss of balance occurs. Anterior cruciate ligament injuries are divided into 3 classes. Grade is defined as 1,2,3.

Grade 1: There is no ACL tear or rupture. In the vineyard, which stretch more than it needs to be occurred.
Grade 2: Has a partial tear in the ACL, but the integrity of the bond is completely intact.
Grade 3: Anterior cruciate ligament has been completely lost. The integrity of the bond has been lost.

What are the symptoms of anterior cruciate ligament injury ?

• During injury from the directory ‘pop’ sound
• Severe pain and unable to keep up with activity
• Rapid swelling and edema formation
• Lost in movement of the joint
• Loss of sense of balance

Risk Factors

• The use of unsuitable footwear
• Use the maintenance that's been done Sporting Goods
• Exercising on artificial turf
• Exercise unsuitable conditions

Diagnosis and assessment

The story of the patient's complaints and injuries is evaluated. Injuries of the knee joint injury that accompany some of the buildings can be found. Directory a comprehensive physical examination is performed first. Anterior cruciate ligament and other structures is evaluated by special tests. Edema, pain, and knee movements are evaluated. For a definitive diagnosis of X-ray and MR imaging techniques are used.

Treatment After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Injuries that do not require surgery rehabilitation process should begin. Treatment strengthening, stretching , stabilization, should include efforts to increase proprioceptive entry.Injury-specific manual therapy techniques are applied. Reducing pain and edema, and normal joint movement are targeted to facilitate stability of the knee joint. Surgery is necessary in patients with pre-operative and post-specific anterior cruciate ligament rehabilitation protocol should be applied. The person daily life and the goal is to return back to the old exercise capacity in the shortest time.