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Medical condition/treatment

Cruciate ligament lesion

disc prolapse

Knee

disc prolapse

A cruciate ligament lesion is an injury to the anterior or posterior cruciate ligament in the knee. These injuries can cause pain, instability and limited mobility. Treatment can be conservative, with rest, physical therapy and bandages, or surgical with cruciate ligament reconstruction. The choice of therapy depends on the severity of the injury and the individual needs of the patient.

Causes/Description:

Sports injuries, overstretching, trauma, movement patterns

Cruciate ligament lesion

disc prolapse

Physiotherapie, Chirurgie, Knieinstabilität, Verletzung, Sport, Rehabilitation

disc prolapse

A cruciate ligament injury in the knee can be caused by sudden twisting movements or injuries during sports. The ligaments may tear partially or completely.

disc prolapse

Treatment of a cruciate ligament lesion may be conservative and include physical therapy exercises to strengthen the leg muscles and improve knee stability. In some cases, surgery to repair the cruciate ligament may be necessary. An orthopedist or sports medicine specialist can discuss the best course of action.

disc prolapse

Cruciate ligament lesions were first described in the 19th century and affect the cruciate ligaments in the knee. Fact: They can cause knee joint instability.

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