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Acl tear Orthopedic Treatment

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Acl tear Orthopedic Treatment

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  1. ACL Tear: ORTHOPEDIC TREATMENT ACL or anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments presents in the knee. It connects the knee joint to tibia (shinbone) and femur (thighbone). The ligament supports tibia and prevents it from being excessively stretched. It also provides rotational stability to the knee. A sudden blow or twist to the knee may lead to a Torn ACL. It is a common condition in athletes involved in contact sports like football, rugby, hockey etc. ACL Tear is more common in females. CAUSES A fall during a football tackle Sudden change of direction Slowing down while running Landing incorrectly after a jump, etc. Chances of Osteoarthritis are more in people who have from ACL Tear. SYMPTOMS Pain and inflammation Tenderness along the joint line Inability to stretch the knee Difficulty while walking Risk of ACL injury is higher in football, soccer, and basketball players. TREATMENT Tissue grafting Braces and splints Rehabilitation exercises Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Presented By: www.orthotexas.com Contact OrthoTexas Locations Served: Allen, Carrollton, Denton, Flower Mound, Frisco, McKinney, Plano , Stars Center - Frisco

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