Knee Ligament Injuries
A 23-year-old female soccer player lands awkwardly from a jump and feels her knee "pop." She is unable to continue playing. The knee swells rapidly over 2 hours. On examination 2 weeks later, she has a positive Lachman test and pivot shift. MRI confirms complete ACL rupture with no meniscal tear. Regarding ACL injury:
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The ACL originates from the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle and inserts anterior...
Clinical tests include Lachman test (most sensitive, tests at 20-30 degrees flexion), anterior drawe...
ACL injury always requires surgical reconstruction; conservative treatment never allows return to sp...
Surgical reconstruction is indicated for young active patients, pivoting sports, and those with inst...
Rehabilitation takes 9-12 months before return to sport; criteria for return include quadriceps stre...
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