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Medical condition/treatment

Cruciate ligament injury

disc prolapse

Knee

disc prolapse

A cruciate ligament injury refers to 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 injury

disc prolapse

Physiotherapie, Chirurgie, Knieinstabilität, Verletzung, Sport, Rehabilitation

disc prolapse

An ACL injury often occurs in athletes and can be caused by sudden twisting movements or traumatic injuries. The ligaments may tear partially or completely.

disc prolapse

Treatment for an ACL injury 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

Anterior cruciate ligament injury was first documented in the 19th century. Fact: It often occurs during sports that involve abrupt stops and changes of direction.

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