Treatment of ACL Strains and Tears

ACL strains and tears is a common injury among athletes. If you are active in sports or have a child that plays a sport, you will most likely end up looking for an orthopedic doctor that specializes in injuries that involve the ACL.

The ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is one of the four joints that keep the knee stable. An injury occurs if the person slows down from running, suddenly stops, changes direction, or lands from a jump incorrectly. Symptoms usually include pain while walking, tenderness, and swelling. Often, patients report a popping sound when they move the knee. There are two options when treating ACL strains and tears. Sports medicine doctors recommends non-surgical treatments like physical therapy for older and less active patients, while they will recommend a minimally invasive arthroscopic knee surgery to younger and more active patients.

If you think you may have acquired this injury, go to your local Asheboro orthopedic doctor right away to have your knee checked.