* Runs diagonally in the middle of the knee * Prevents the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur * Provides rotational stability to the knee
• Injury to side of knee(ex: football tackle) • Overextending knee joint • Changing direction abruptly while running • Landing from a jump • Sudden turning (Note: Basketball, football, soccer, and skiing are common sports linked to ACL tears)
• Knee makes audible pop when extending • Swelling around the knee joint • Pain when putting weight on injured leg
• Rest with foot elevated • Apply ice on the affected area • Pain medication • Don’t put weight on the leg (use a crutch)
* Surgeon removes damaged ligament * Replaces it with a segment of tendon (grafting) * Graft serves as scaffolding on which new ligament tissue can grow
• Physiotherapy • Pain medication • Brace to stabilize knee • Crutches to avoid putting weight on your knee.
• Use proper techniques when playing sports • Learn how to reduce stress placed on the ACL. • Use of knee braces during vigorous athletic activity
Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. Located in the heart of Trichy (Tennur, Royal Road and Alexandria Road (Cantonment), Chennai, Hosur, Salem, Tirunelveli and Bengaluru, the hospital also renders adult and pediatric trauma care.
Chennai – 044 4000 6000 • Trichy – Cantonment – 0431 4077777 • Trichy – Heartcity – 0431 4003500 • Trichy – Tennur – 0431 4022555 • Hosur – 04344 272727 • Salem – 0427 2677777 • Tirunelveli – 0462 4006000 • Bengaluru – 080 6801 6801
