Collateral damage

Including the ACL there are four ligaments in your knee. The first is the medial collateral ligament(MCL). The MCL runs along the inside of the knee and it prevents the knee from bending in. The second is the lateral collateral ligament(LCL). This ligament runs along the outside of the knee and prevents the knee from bending out. The third is the posterior cruciate ligament(PCL). The PCL is in the middle of the knee and works with the ACL to prevent the tibia(shin bone) from sliding underneath…

Meniscus Tear A meniscus tear is a knee injury in which a piece of the meniscus is torn. The meniscus is a thick, rubbery, wedge-shaped cartilage in the knee. Two menisci are located in each knee. They sit between the upper bone (femur) and lower bone (tibia) that make up the knee joint. Each meniscus acts as a shock absorber for the knee. A torn meniscus is one of the most common types of knee injuries. This injury can range from mild to severe. Surgery may be needed for a severe tear.…

Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The anterior tibiofibular ligament is often referred to as the high ankle ligament, and it is the one that is damaged when the foot is stuck on the ground and rotated inwardly. The ankle is a hinge joint that connects the foot and the leg, allowing up and down movement. The tibia and fibula bones of the leg form a slot where the talus bone of the foot fits between them. The talus is held to the tibia and fibula by ligaments. Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The…

extension of the knee. The tibiofemoral joint adds angle and assists with knee extension. The patellar ligament is inferior to the patella and located on the anterior surface of the tibial tuberosity. The tibial collateral ligament attaches to the medial meniscus and the fibular collateral ligament attaches to the lateral meniscus allowing them to both flex and extend. The posterior cruciate ligament and anterior cruciate ligament are limited by anterior and posterior translation. The lateral…

The study was done on rabbits and not humans meaning there could be a difference in the healing of the two species but overall this seems to point to positive benefits of ultrasound. This study also is focused on the medial collateral ligament instead of a ligament in the ankle such as the anterior talofibular ligament but since they are made of the same material the study can compare. Current articles supporting therapeutic ultrasound for ankle sprains were not accessible. The…

connects two bone it can be classified as a ligament, raising the amount of ligaments to the grand total of five ligaments in the knee. The medial collateral ligament or the MCL which connects the medial side of the femur to the medial side of the tibia, hence the medial part, and it also limits the sideways motion of the knee. The lateral collateral ligament or the LCL which connects the lateral side of the femur to the lateral side of the fibula, hence the lateral in the name, and it also…

ACL Reconstruction is a knee surgery performed to replace the torn ACL with a piece of tendon from another part of the knee. It is commonly performed to repair the complete ACL tear – a tear in one of the major ligaments in the knee. The ACL injury that requires an ACL reconstruction commonly occurs in sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction, and sports that involve direct contact between the players that results in a mild or severe injury. The ACL reconstruction is an…

Torn Meniscus Stop! That is what happens to an athlete who has torn his or her meniscus. This represents one of the most common knee injuries (Mayo Clinic Staff). It affects 61 in 100,000 people per year (“Meniscal Injuries”). A torn meniscus often happens to athletes, it is a knee injury that can be treated and fully recovered in just a couple of months with the correct medical attention. What is a meniscus tear? What may be the causes of a torn meniscus? How does one know if they have…

There are have been anywhere from 150,000 to 200,000 ACL injuries within a given year reported. Female athlete have a higher injury rate compared to males. In fact, female are 4-8 times more likely to tear their ACL. As many as 70% of ACL injuries are involved in little to no contact with the other player. Why is it that female athlete’s suffer from this injury more than male? The anterior cruciate ligament is located deep in the middle of the knee. It is one for four vital ligaments that helps…

In similar words John Irwin, a jail’s primary purpose is to receive and hold persons who are offensive. Furthermore, Michelle Alexander states in the very beginning of chapter two that the prisons and jails are meant to hold people as the law enforcement’s main goal is to keep the streets clean and safe. Both writers are aware that these allegations are not the case in reality. Both authors did very well on their part about explaining who gets arrested and why, with of course having a few…