ACL Injury questions and answers |A+ content

ACL Injury questions and answers |A+ content D ACL injury symptom(s) consists of: a.) knee pain, swelling, & tenderness b.) a loud popping sound at the time of injury c.) a feeling that your knee is not stable d.) all of the above B An ACL injury happens when you: a.) tear/overstretch the posterior collateral ligament on the inside of your knee b.) tear/overstretch the anterior collateral ligament on the inside of your knee c.) tear/overstretch the posterior collateral ligament on the outside of your knee d.) tear/overstretch the anterior ligament on the outside of your knee True You can have a partial tear or a full tear. True or false? Stops; direction The ACL is most often injured during sports or other activities that cause you to make sudden ___ and changes in ___. True You may find it difficult to walk or put weight in your knee after an ACL injury. True or false? Worse The symptoms usually get ___ for several hours after your injury. Physical therapy If you have a mild strain, the ACL may heal on its own with ___ ___. Surgery If you have a torn ACL, what may your doctor recommend to rebuild the ACL? Tendon It can't be sewn back together, so it is replaced with part of a ___ from another part of your leg. 200,000 Approximately how many people have an ACL tear every year? D What is/are the risk factor(s) for an ACL injury?: a.) being female b.) playing a sport that puts pressure on your knee or requires sudden changes in direction such as basketball, soccer, football, tennis, or skiing c.) being male d.) both a & b D Treatment for an ACL injury could include: a.) anti-inflammatory medications b.) physical therapy c.) surgery d.) all of the above True ACL injuries need treatment from a doctor. True or false? True The use of crutches can help while your knee heals. True or false? 20 minutes Putting ice packs wrapped in a thin towel on your knee for about __ ___ every few hours can help. True Elevating your knee can help. True or false? True Taking over the counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) can help. True or false? Blue; cool Seek emergency care right away if your knee looks ___ or feels ___ after an injury. D To diagnose an ACL injury, your doctor will: a.) take a medical history and do a physical exam b.) order blood work c.) may order x-rays, an ultrasound, MRI, or arthroscopy d.) both a and c D An ACL injury can be made worse by: a.) putting weight on the knee b.) do any type of activity c.) resting d.) both a and b B What does ACL stand for?: a.) after cold lesion b.) anterior cruciate ligament c.) anterior cut lesion d.) above collarbone lateral