The following are the most important diseases or complications that can be caused by a cruciate ligament rupture (cruciate ligament tear): Musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (M00-M99). Posttraumatic osteoarthritis – joint wear and tear caused by an injury to the joint. Injuries, poisoning and other consequences of external causes (S00-T98) may occur combined with cruciate … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Complications
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; furthermore: Inspection (viewing). Skin (normal: intact; abrasions/wounds, redness, hematomas (bruises), scars) and mucous membranes. Gait pattern in terms of knee extension, Schonhinken, leg axes, etc. [Gait instability due to the instability (sliding … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Examination
Usually, laboratory diagnostics are not required to make a diagnosis.
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Conventional radiographs of the knee joint in at least two planes; with radiographs held in special equipment, the extent of instability can be objectified – radiographs help to reliably exclude a concomitant bony injury Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics and … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Diagnostic Tests
Rupture (tear) of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) The need for treatment must be determined on an individual basis, taking into account age, athletic exertion, symptomatology, other diseases, and many other factors. The results after conservative therapy are hardly worse than with surgical reconstruction, even in patients who participate in sports. Surgical ACL reconstruction is … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Surgical Therapy
To prevent cruciate ligament rupture (cruciate ligament tear), attention must be paid to reducing individual risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Physical activity Sports that put a strain on the knees, such as soccer, handball, basketball, field hockey, or skiing Prevention factors The following factors reduce the risk of re-injury to the knee: Abstain from sports … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Prevention
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate a cruciate ligament rupture (cruciate ligament tear): Leading symptoms Gonalgia (pain in the knee) Movement restriction in the knee joint Knee joint swelling Effusion formation in the knee joint (knee joint effusion) Gait instability due to the instability (sliding away or buckling of the knee joint – even … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Cruciate ligament rupture usually occurs in the context of accidents, often sports accidents involving soccer or skiing. The typical mechanism for a posterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture (tear) is “dashboard injury,” which is when the lower leg hits the dashboard of a car, such as in a traffic accident. Rupture of … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Causes
General measures In the actup phase, or if an ACL injury is suspected, act according to the PECH regimen: P for pause / interruption of sports activity. E like ice for local cooling of the knee joint C for Compression, i.e. apply a pressure bandage H as elevating the injured limb above heart level. Medical … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Therapy
Injuries, poisonings, and other sequelae of external causes (S00-T98). Distortion (strain) of the knee joint. Posterior cruciate ligament rupture Anterior cruciate ligament rupture Other injuries of the knee, especially external, internal ligament injury; Unhappy Triad: combination of a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament (lat. Ligamentum cruciatum anterius), the medial meniscus (meniscus medialis) and the … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of cruciate ligament rupture. Family history Are there any musculoskeletal conditions in your family that are common? Social history What is your profession? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What complaints have you noticed? Do you have any pain in your … Cruciate Ligament Rupture: Medical History
