ACL Injuries
Diagnosis
Unfortunately this permanent ligament injury is often initially
diagnosed as a "sprain." Therefore, it is important to
contact your knee doctor for a definitive diagnosis. Often, he/she will be
able to provide you with a diagnosis based on your history and physical
examination.
They may suggest an MRI, which is a special test that utilizes a
magnetic field to image the knee. Unlike an X-ray, which shows only the
bones, an MRI also helps image the details of the ligaments, cartilage,
and muscle. Mechanical testing devices, such as a KT 1000 may more
accurately measure the amount of pathologic knee motion.
No single test or study is 100% accurate, therefore your physician will
use a combination of history of injury, physical examination, and possibly
further diagnostic studies to make the diagnosis of ACL tear.
Treatment options
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