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Activating the muscle would be a real pain .1st try not to make a lot of pain squeeze .2nd put alcohol.try and put bandages.if that does not work call a doctor.
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Which ligament in the knee is damaged in extension?
medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate
Is a knee ligament tear a internal or external injury?
Internal or external to what? The knee joint? There are a number of knee ligaments e.g. anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are internal to the knee joint but the medial and lateral collateral ligaments are external to the knee joint
What is the worst knee ligament to tear?
Your knee has four ligaments that are used for stabilization the ACL, LCL, PCL and MCL. Usually the ACL is the worst ligament to tear because it provides the most stability out of the four ligaments.
What else can you have if it is not acl?
If your ACL is not torn or overextended there are other ligaments that exist in your knee. The MCL, Medial Cruciate Ligament, and the PCL, Posterior Cruciate Ligament are also ligaments that are common for a knee injury. Meniscuses also could sustain injury and tear. A doctor would have to properly diagnose what the injury is and could possibly do this with an MRI.
What is ACL tear?
This is a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee. It is a significant ligament helping to connect the tibia bone in the lower leg to the femur in the thigh.
Which part of the body would an ACL tear occur?
ACL is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament, which joins the upper and lower halves of the knee.
What are some typical causes of minor knee pain?
According to one expert the most common causes of minor knee pain are: strains, ligament tear, cartilage tear or osteoarthritis. If you have persistent knee pain you should get it properly diagnosed.
What is an right anterior cruciate ligament tear?
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is part of the connective tissue of the knee, that stabilizes and allows for range of motion, linking the femur and tibia. Tears to this ligament are the most common knee injury, and are medium-serious problems that may require surgical intervention.
What is causing pain on back of knee?
It depends whether the pain came on gradually or suddenly. If it came on gradually, it could be 1) Runners Knee (patellofemoral pain syndrome) 2) Chondromalacia Patella - thinning of the cartilage on the back of the kneecap 3) Osgood Schlatters - most common in teenagers 4) Patellar Tendonitis - inflammation of the tendon below the kneecap 5) Arthritis - wear and tear of the cartilage and bone 6) Bursitis - inflammation of one of the fluid filled sacs around the knee if it came on suddenly it could be 1) Knee Sprain - overstretching on one of the knee ligaments 2) Meniscus Tear - tear in the cartilage lining the knee joint
ACL tear stands for?
Unfortunately, many NFL players know this one. It's the anterior cruciate ligament , and is the most frequent injury during sports (or work) when a sudden sideways (lateral) shock occurs to the knee causing a tear, rupture or separation of the ligament from the bone.
I have a ligament tear in your knee can a crepe bandage be worn while sleeping?
Yes it can be definitely worn while sleeping.......it should not be very tight though.
What is a tear in a ligament?
A ruptured ligament is a ligament that has become damaged and split its outer layer. It may require treatment or, with care, it may be able to heal on its own.
