ACL Injuries - Symptoms
What are the signs and symptoms of an ACL injury?
twist or strain has occurred which causes the following signs:
- "Pop" - Many patients, but not all, will hear or feel a "pop" when the ACL tears.
- Immediate onset of swelling - This is an indication that there is bleeding from the injured ligament.
- Pain - Most patients experience quite a bit of pain with an ACL injury.
- Instability - Patients often describe a buckling or unstable sensation in the knee. see "What is an ACL injury?"
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Dr Michael Stuart Barrow is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in knee surgery. He practices from Sunninghill Hospital and the Waterfall Sports Centre.
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