{"id":9036,"date":"2021-10-26T17:49:23","date_gmt":"2021-10-26T17:49:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/?p=9036"},"modified":"2021-10-26T17:49:25","modified_gmt":"2021-10-26T17:49:25","slug":"acl-tears","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/acl-tears\/","title":{"rendered":"ACL Tears"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/ACL-GettyImages-1309940238-1024x765.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9037\" width=\"269\" height=\"204\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>With school in full swing and more children participating in\nteam sports, it is important to talk about injuries that can happen during\nphysical activity. Some of these injuries involve damage to ligaments, which\nare pieces of connective tissue that connect two bones together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The anterior cruciate ligament, known as the ACL, is the\nmost injured knee ligament with approximately 100,000 &#8211; 200,000 ACL tears\noccurring each year in the United States. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACL injuries happen most during sudden, cutting or pivoting\nmovements which are common in sports such as soccer, basketball, and football. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although anyone can injure their ACL, there are several factors that can place an individual at a greater risk. \u00a0Risk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Participating in the aforementioned sports, as\nwell as lacrosse, skiing, tennis and gymnastics<\/li><li>A previously torn ACL <\/li><li>Being female (Females are more likely to get\ninjured than males due to differences in anatomy) <\/li><li>Poor conditioning <\/li><li>Wearing poor fitting footwear <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most patients who experience an ACL tear report hearing a\npop at the time of injury. Other symptoms can include severe pain or\ntenderness, swelling and knee instability with walking or a loss of range of\nmotion (Squatting and walking downstairs are particularly difficult movements\nafter obtaining an ACL tear).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing any of these symptoms following an\ninjury to the knee, it is important that you see a doctor immediately. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you arrive at your doctor, they will ask you for\ndetails about how the injury occurred. They will then examine the injured knee\nby comparing it to the uninjured knee. During the exam, your doctor may perform\ntests such as the Lachman and Anterior Drawer test to help determine if the ACL\nwas damaged. Several imaging studies such as an x-ray may be ordered to see if\nthere are associated fractures of the surrounding bones. &nbsp;An MRI may also be required to assess damage\nto soft tissue and check the extent of the ACL tear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with many injuries, acute management begins with RICE\ntherapy which stands for rest, ice compression, elevation. If the knee appears\nunstable, crutches may be provided. A specially fitted brace may be another\noption to help stabilize the knee. Over-the-counter pain medications such as\nibuprofen can help control the pain. Further treatment options may include physical\ntherapy or surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ACL tears can be prevented by performing stretching and\nstrengthening exercises that focus on the lower body and core, warming up\nbefore playing sports, as well as participating in year-round training and\nconditioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you suspect that you or your loved ones may have injured\nyour ACL or have incurred any other type of injury, our physicians at the\nFamily Medicine Clinic would be happy to evaluate you and discuss a treatment\nplan based on your goals. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To schedule an appointment with one of our incredible physicians please call our office at (718) 657 -7093. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/jamaicahospital.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Perl-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9038\"\/><figcaption>Abraham Perl, M.D.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"disclaimer\">All content of this newsletter is intended for general information purposes only and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.  Please consult a medical professional before adopting any of the suggestions on this page.   You must never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking medical treatment based upon any content of this newsletter.<strong>  PROMPTLY CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN OR CALL 911 IF YOU BELIEVE YOU HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.<\/strong> <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With school in full swing and more children participating in team sports, it is important to talk about injuries that can happen during physical activity. 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