ACL Rupture Flashcards
1
Q
cause
A
associated with a high rotational force
2
Q
role of the ACL
A
main stabiliser against the tibia
3
Q
presentation
A
- pop that is felt or heard
- hemarthrosis (effusion due to bleeding of the ACL blood supply)
- deep pain in knee
- rotatory instability
- feeling the knee could give way
4
Q
diagnosis
A
Lachman’s (positive anterior drawer test- the tibia can be pulled forward easily on the femur when knee is flexed)
5
Q
management
A
- reconstruction only. tendon graft secured to bones
- intensive rehabilitation
