What are the common ligament problems of the knee?
Submitted by admin on March 13, 2008 - 3:37pm.
Ligament problems
These are the more common ligament problems:
Sprained cruciate ligament
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Instability of the knee can follow an incident where the cruciate ligament is partially, but not completely, torn. |
Torn cruciate ligament
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Usually a dramatic event during
a sporting activity. Loud noise of a 'pop', and
pain, and a sudden feeling of instability of the
knee. Most often the anterior cruciate ligament,
which is more serious than a posterior cruciate
ligament tear.
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Sprained collateral ligament
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Injury may lead to a sprain, or
partial tear, of the ligaments on the side of
the knee, usually the inner one (medial collateral).
This leads to pain over the tear and maybe some
bruising.
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Torn collateral ligament
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Total break of the collateral
ligament. Leads to pain over the ligament and
also a feeling of instability.
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Other ligaments
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There are other smaller ligaments in the knee. These may also suffer tears and diagnosis may be more subtle and difficult. |
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