THE KNEEBy Eric Chung and Brian yoon

The Knee

Is a Joint More specifically …A LEG JOINT

Ligaments of the Knee

Ligaments of the Knee Medial Collateral Ligament

Used for Stability when the knee is in full arc of motion

Lateral Collateral Ligament Used for stability when the knee is in full arc of motion

Posterior Cruciate ligament Stronger and broader than the ACL Used also for support and stability.

Anterior Cruciate Ligament ACL Provides stability and support for the knee

Limits rotation of the knee and also the forward movement of it.

ACL ReconstructionThe Most common knee injury is tearing or

ripping of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament Its considered one of the main ligaments of the

knee

Signs of ACL tearing Hearing a pop Instability and frequent giving out of the knee Swelling and intense pop

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SurgeryGraft = Replacement of ACL

Autograft: tissue and parts from the patient Uses tendons and other ligaments/ tendons as

spare parts

Allograft: tissue and parts from a donor

Patellar Tendon Connects the Patellar and the Tibia Graft is taken from injured need or the middle of

the other knee Graft is then screwed in to place between the

patellar and the tibia

Recovery6 weeks needed for the body to accept the Gaft

12 weeks you can begin jogging

3 to 6 months for full motion and strength recovery

6 to 12 months begin physical testing too evaluate recovery

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