Knee Ligament Injury
There are four main ligaments on each knee: two collateral ligaments and two cruciate ligaments.
The collateral ligaments are found on both sides of the knee. They help control side-to-side movement. The cruciate ligaments are located in the center of the knee joint, with one located more to the front and the other immediately behind it. They cross in an “X” formation, hence the name “cruciate.”
Knee Ligament Injury Types
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sits on top of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) . The ACL allows for stable rotation and forward movement of the shin bone (tibia), while the PCL prevents the tibia from slipping backward.
Everyday activities, such as walking, jogging, or climbing stairs, as well as sports and exercise, can cause injury to a knee ligament.
No two ligament injuries are the same – even if it involves the same ligament. That is why Dr. David Hovis at the Knee Institute at ORTHOKnox provides customized treatment plans specific to each individual patient. Depending on the severity of your injury, the degree of knee instability, and your overall health and activity level, Dr. David Hovis will help you determine whether nonsurgical or surgical treatment is warranted.
Torn ACL and PCL Treatment in Athens and Knoxville, TN
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