Knee Ligament (ACL) Surgery in Chennai

Knee ligaments are divided into four types - anterior cruciate (ACL), medical collateral (MCL), lateral collateral (LCL) and posterior cruciate (PCL) ligaments. ACL ligament performs the function of controlling back and forth leg movement and also connects femur bone (thigh bone) to tibia (lower leg bone). It is situated diagonally in the knee. Injury to ACL ligament will cause knee pain and make it difficult to perform movements.

Ligaments and cartilages present in bone joints have an important role to play. While cartilage acts a cushion between joints, ligaments join one bone to another. Injuries to these delicate joint parts may pose harm and cause joint immobility. Following are certain scenarios which can make you prone to ACL injury:

• Knee stunts that are performed without wearing knee pads can put undue stress on knee joints.
• Random and fast movements while playing sports like football, hockey, etc.
• Suddenly coming to a stop while running at a high speed
• Constant change of speeds while walking or running
• Wrong landing from long jump or high jump
• Collision while playing sports
• Female athletes are more vulnerable to ACL injuries than their male counterparts. This is because of anatomical difference and also, bone mineral density in females reduces with age. If bone density is reduced, more are the chances of injuries.

ACL injuries reveal indications. By looking at the symptoms, one can predict onset of ACL injuries. Let us have a look at these symptoms:

• Swelling of knee
• Severe or moderate pain in knee
• Unable to conduct swift leg movements
• Discomfort while walking and running
• Tenderness in knee joint