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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
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Will medicare pay toward arthroscopic knee surgery to repair a knee injury such as a torn cartilage or ligament?
yes
Does an injury to your anterior cruciate ligament affect your arm or leg?
Really?! google image it.. its your knee
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 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.
Will a sports injury on your knee such as a partially torn ligament get you medicinal marijuana?
Highly unlikely. Ordinary painkillers will be considered enough for that.
What is the most common cause of anterior cruciate ligament injury?
One very common knee injury is a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) that often occurs in athletic activity. The most common source of ACL injury is skiing.
Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex?
The patellar tendon, just underneath the kneecap
What is an anterolateral ligament?
An anterolateral ligament is a ligament located on the outside front portion of the knee.
What injury stopped Gordon Ramsey from playing football?
Gordon Ramsey had a knee injury. During training, he tore a ligament and smashed cartilage. He was never able to make a complete recovery.
What is acl surgery?
ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery is an operative procedure on the knee. The ACL is a very important ligament that makes up part of the knee compartment and damage to this ligament warrants surgical intervention to fix the damaged ligament. The operative procedure lasts abround 2-4 hours and can take months to fully recover from.
What ligament helps to bend your knee joint?
The ligament that helps to bend your knee joint is the anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament is often torn during exercise and is the one most often damaged when running.
What does the term midsubstance mean referring to an ACL injury?
Midsubstance refers to the central part of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). When an ACL injury occurs at the midsubstance, it means the ligament has been torn in the middle portion rather than at the ends where it attaches to the bone. This type of injury can affect the stability of the knee joint and may require surgical intervention to repair.
