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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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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.


Does an injury to your anterior cruciate ligament affect your arm or leg?

An injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) affects the stability and function of the knee joint in the leg, not the arm. The ACL is a critical ligament that helps stabilize the knee joint during activities like running and jumping. Injuries to the ACL can result in pain, swelling, and instability in the knee.


Which part of the body would an ACL tear occur?

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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.


Will a sports injury on your knee such as a partially torn ligament get you medicinal marijuana?

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Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex?

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Where is the wrisberg ligament located?

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What is an anterolateral ligament?

An anterolateral ligament is a ligament located on the outside front portion of the knee.


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 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 ligament helps to bend your knee joint?

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Does the tibial collateral ligament provide medial or lateral support for the knee?

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