Probable tear of ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in Right

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Hi,

 

Hmmm, there is a simple test called an " anterior

drawer test " or " anterior drawer sign " which can check

for a possible tear in the ACL. Try

http://www.aclstudygroup.com/ACLFinal/acl02n.htm or

just do an internet search.

 

However, an MRI is much more definitive than a

anterior drawer sign. An MRI should show if your ACL

is torn. In fact, your surgeon should be able to show

it to you on your MRI. It sounds odd that a surgeon

would be going in to graft a torn ACL without even

knowing if it's torn or not. What does your surgeon

say when you ask him to show you your ACL on your MRI?

 

Bernard

 

> Fri, 21 Nov 2003 18:48:49 -0000

> " thisismanuforall "

> <thisismanuforall

> Probable tear of ACL (Anterior Cruciate

> Ligament) in Right knee

>

>

> I injured my knee three weeks back & had my MRI done

> 10 days back &

> all doctors & analyst suggest that I have a probable

> tear of my ACL

> (Anterior Cruciate Ligament). Although I have fixed

> an appointment

> for it grafting surgery next week but I have some

> doubt.

>

> My leg movement has been improving since the date of

> my injury.

> Although it made a loud crackle noise during my

> injury & had swelling

> in the knee but I never had any pain in my knee

> unless I fold it. It

> does pose some instability while moving around.

>

> Dr. was suggesting he would be sure of complete

> tear of the ligament

> only during the surgery. My question is, Is there

> any process by

> which I can check for the condition of my ACL before

> actual surgery?

 

>

 

 

 

 

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