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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.

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Is an ACL tear considered a knee dislocation?

No, its considered an ACL tear.


ACL stands for?

ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament


What is worse acl tear or mcl tear?

An ACL tear is typically considered worse than an MCL tear because the ACL is a crucial ligament for knee stability. An ACL tear often requires surgery to repair and has a longer recovery time compared to an MCL tear, which may heal with conservative treatments like rest and physical therapy.


What was derrick roses injury?

an ACL tear


What is the icd-9 code for ACL Tear?

844.2


How many injureds does derrick rose have?

1 acl tear


Does acl tear need surgery when you can walk on it?

The problem is that with an acl tear, you are able to walk in a straight line fairly easily; the anterior cruciate ligament is important in lateral, or side to side movement.


I had a torn ACL and three years later my knee is popping. What up?

The ACL repair may have been damaged or torn. It may also be a meniscus tear. When you tear your meniscus, the knee seems to pop.


Is an ACL tear painful?

Yes, an ACL tear can be painful, often causing immediate intense pain and swelling in the knee. The pain can vary depending on the severity of the tear and the individual's pain tolerance.


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.


Why participants are at risk of injury whilst taking part in sport?

They can tear their ACL


Does it hurt when you tear your ACL?

Your Patellea (that would be your knee!) behind the knee? inside the knee?