Every patient experiences an ACL injury different, but there are some common symptoms associated with an ACL tear. Pain can range from minimal and transient to severe and lasting. The pain may be described as being deep in the knee but more anterior. Most individuals that tear their ACL experience a popping, snapping or tearing sensation during injury. With a tear there will be rapid swelling and weight bearing leads to a feeling of the knee giving way or “just not feel right” as described by our patient (Wedro 2015).
ACL injuries are more common in women than men, particularly for those women who are involved with jumping and pivoting sports (Anderson 2009). There are many factors and theories behind why women tear there ACL more than …show more content…
Discussion: The patient in this case study was a perfect candidate for an ACL repair with hamstring autograft because of the injury sustained to her ACL ligament. Doctor Rains acknowledged that two-thirds on the patella tendon can be used and has better results but chose to do a hamstring autograft. He based the decision on the age of the patient. Most studies done on patella tendon graft vs hamstring tendon grafts are done on an older population. Doctor Rains said younger patients have a better ability to heal and are less likely to reject the graft.
There is a lot of information on patella and hamstring grafts. In the end, doctor Rains said both are good approaches. Doctor Rains said each case is different and there are factors he looks at when determining witch graft to use. He looks at age, activity level, cosmetic issues and what the patient want to do after their surgery. With any surgery there is a risk for complications and the patient was very fortunate not to experience any. The patient should make a full recovery after surgery and should be playing basketball again in nine months following
ACL injuries are more common in women than men, particularly for those women who are involved with jumping and pivoting sports (Anderson 2009). There are many factors and theories behind why women tear there ACL more than …show more content…
Discussion: The patient in this case study was a perfect candidate for an ACL repair with hamstring autograft because of the injury sustained to her ACL ligament. Doctor Rains acknowledged that two-thirds on the patella tendon can be used and has better results but chose to do a hamstring autograft. He based the decision on the age of the patient. Most studies done on patella tendon graft vs hamstring tendon grafts are done on an older population. Doctor Rains said younger patients have a better ability to heal and are less likely to reject the graft.
There is a lot of information on patella and hamstring grafts. In the end, doctor Rains said both are good approaches. Doctor Rains said each case is different and there are factors he looks at when determining witch graft to use. He looks at age, activity level, cosmetic issues and what the patient want to do after their surgery. With any surgery there is a risk for complications and the patient was very fortunate not to experience any. The patient should make a full recovery after surgery and should be playing basketball again in nine months following