acl Flashcards
Origin insertion of ACL
A
runs Posterioly
inserts in External (lateral) condyle of femur
function of ACL
resist anterior translation of tib on femur
resist rotation of femur on tib
resist valgus
assist in screw home mechanism
mechanism of ACL injruy
70% non contact
between 0-30 deg flexion
can ACL injury happen from excessive hyper flexion and extention
yes
T/f ACL is most frequent totally disrupted ligament in KNEE
true
Why higher in females
intrinsic
Extrinsic factors
Extrinsic factors
ligament dominance,
supporting mm don’t absorb GRF,
quad dominant,
stiff landing posture
leg dominance
intrinsic
anatomy
limb posture
joint laxity
size of indracondyal notch
which leg at greater risk for ACL
the unfavoured leg
diagnosing ACL
history
observation
special tests
what in history makes you think ACL
pain
unable to play on
swelling, when and how much
instability
condition that accompany an ACL
mensical damage
capsular damage
secondary ligament
fracture
Is surgery best
we don’t know whats best long term
first thing after ACL
get quad strength pre op
increase load
open chain
name 2 types of ACL surgeries
semitendinosus - gracillis
bone-patellar tendon - bone
sequences of events in graft healing
avascular necrosis
cellular infiltration
vascular invasion
remodelling (1-3 years)