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About anterior cruciate ligament injury (knee)
Anterior cruciate ligament (acl) is the major stabilizing ligament of the knee. The acl is located in the center of the knee joint and runs from the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone, through the centre of the knee. In this position it functions to prevent a buckling type of instability of the knee which is important for daily functions activity and sports

Identify the dipping portion on the back of your knee folding. Press this dip with both middle fingers and hold your knee with your thumbs for support. Swing 20 times morning and evenings. This will relieve your problem. In case it continues consult a acupuncture/acupressure dr. In your place. Also take calcium tablets for a limited period 2 months. Wear a knee cap when your are playing.

Hams stretching- lie straight, take the leg up, pull the feet towards yourself, with a elastic tube or normal belt. Repeat 10 times, twice a day.
Quadriceps exercises- lie straight, make a towel role and put it under the knee, press the keen against the role, hold it for 20 secs. Repeat 20 times twice a day. This will help relieve some pain.

Hello..
ACL injury has to be evaluated clinically and then MRI is advised..
Please kindly consult an Orthopaeditian for proper evaluation and guidance
Take care.

There are many situations under which people may go through joint or muscle damage. There are other portions that may also go through the side effects of such damage. During the damage, a knee ligament might be overstretched (sprained), or at times even torn. A ligament tear can be incomplete (only a portion of the filaments that make up the tendon are torn) or complete (the tendon is torn totally). Knee tendon wounds can bring about pain, swelling, wounding and lessen the movement of your knee....more

Man you r injured a lot start physiotherapy immediately you can go to college with hinge knee brace on knee
stop cross sitting avoid sitting on ground.

Hi thanks for your query and welcome to lybrate. I am dr akshay from fortis hospital, new delhi. Can you please tell me which ligament are you talking about? it will be helpful if you can upload mri ( if done) images and report along with doctor' s prescription papers, so that I can see and advise you further on it. Do not hesitate to contact me if you need any further assistance.

Thanks & regards
Dr Akshay Kumar Saxena

In general, anterior cruciate ligament injuries or ACL injuries, are understood as tearing of front knee ligament joining the thigh bone and the leg bone. This can vary from minor injuries, such as small ligament tears, to more serious cases like complete tears.

Common cause of such injuries are twisting which may be due to sporting activity (Common in Football, wrestling, Badminton, etc.) or any lifestyle injury - slip from stairs, two-wheelers accident, dancing injuries.

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In general, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, or ACL injuries, are understood to be tears in any of the several knee ligaments joining the upper leg bone and the lower leg bone. This can vary from minor injuries, such as small ligament tears, to more serious cases, like complete tears or when the ligament and one of the bones gets displaced from the other. These injuries usually occur during sports activities, like soccer, basketball, football, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, etc. An untreate...more