THE INJURIES WE TREAT
Cruciate Ligament Rupture (Anterior/Posterior)
The cruciate ligaments are located inside the knee joint and connect the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). They provide stability and help control movement in the knee in co-operation with the collateral ligaments, the menisci and the muscles.
There are two cruciate ligaments in the knee - the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) located towards the front of the knee, and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) at the back, they crisscross each other to form an ‘x’.
Many athletes experience injuries to their knee ligaments but of the four major ligaments found in the knee, the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most frequently injured in sports.
ACL ligament tear
Changing or twisting direction rapidly, slowing down when running, and landing from a jump are often the causes of tears in the ACL. Athletes participating in skiing and basketball, football and rugby players, are all susceptible to ACL injuries.
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear does not normally heal on its own. Surgery involves either repairing or reconstructing the anterior cruciate ligament and enables many people to return to full function.
PCL ligament tear
The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is not injured as frequently as the ACL. PCL ruptures or tears usually occur because the ligament was pulled or stretched too far, a blow to the front of the knee, or a simple misstep. This can result in instability of the knee, sometimes collapsing or "giving way" when you walk.
If your knee remains unstable despite non-surgical treatment or for more severe injuries, surgery may be required. Surgical reconstruction of the PCL can lead to improved knee stability and reduce the likelihood of problems in the future.
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