Coronal view right knee
Coronal view right knee
Axial view right knee
Non-contact injury mechanism:
Valgus knee with Tibia internally rotated while femur externally rotated
ACL injury: isolated or combination of knee ligamentous injury. O’Donoghue described the unhappy knee injury triad, comprising injuries to: ACL, medial collateral ligament & the medial meniscus
Contact injury mechanism:
Mild knee flexion with anterior tibia translation
ACL injury: isolated or combination of knee ligamentous injury. O’Donoghue described the unhappy knee injury triad, comprising injuries to: ACL, medial collateral ligament & the medial meniscus
ACL injury may be combined with other related knee ligament injuries
ACL injury may be related to knee dislocation
Knee X-rays
MRI scan:
Common meniscus tear patterns
Strengthening with ROM knee exercises.
Progressive return to sport after 6-8 weeks.