What does it mean?
The ACL is important because...
What is the ACL stabilizes the knee
The test to determine a torn ACL
What is an MRI?
Ice or heat is used after surgery
What is ice?
Is walking OK on a torn ACL
What is yes
A dense connective tissue that connects bone to bone.
What is a ligament?
Applied to the knee (not directly on the skin) for at least 20 minutes, TID
Anterior cruciate ligament
What is ACL?
rapid change in direction, planting of the foot with twisting of the knee, decelerating, landing from a jump, or a direct blow to the knee
What is how does an ACL tear?
A form of focused relaxation that helps create harmony between the mind and body and can help with managing pain
What is guided imagery?
How long will it be until I can shower after surgery?
Wounds should stay dry until the sutures are removed. You may shower 48-72 hours after surgery.
Typical symptoms of a torn ACL
Severe pain and inability to continue activity.
Rapid swelling.
Loss of range of motion.
Tylenol, Motrin, Aspirin
What are over the counter pain medications?
Sports that put you more at risk for ACL
what is football, soccer, skiing, basketball, wrestling, and volleyball?
Indications of a torn ACL
What is a loud "pop" and significant swelling within the first 12 hours of injury.
Best non-pharmacological pain management method
What is rest and elevation