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Ligaments, Cartilage & Meniscus<\/h1>\n

Dr. NIKOLAJ WOLFSON, MD, FRCSC, FACS<\/h3>\n

IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA<\/h4>\n

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries<\/h2>\n

The anterior cruciate ligament is often injured during sports activities. Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligaments. Changing direction rapidly or landing from a jump incorrectly can tear the ACL. About half of all injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament occur along with damage to other structures in the knee, such as articular cartilage, meniscus, or other ligaments.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/drwolfson.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Ligaments-Cartilage-Meniscus.jpg” show_in_lightbox=”on” _builder_version=”3.22.2″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.22.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″][et_pb_toggle title=”Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Injuries” module_id=”section_1″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″]The posterior cruciate ligament is often injured from a blow to the front of the knee while the knee is bent. This often occurs in motor vehicle crashes and sports-related contact. Posterior cruciate ligament tears tend to be partial tears with the potential to heal on their own.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Collateral Ligament Injuries” module_id=”section_2″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″]Injuries to the collateral ligaments are usually caused by a force that pushes the knee sideways. These are often contact injuries. Injuries to the MCL are usually caused by a direct blow to the outside of the knee, and are often sports-related. Blows to the inside of the knee that push the knee outwards may injure the lateral collateral ligament. Lateral collateral ligament tears occur less frequently than other knee injuries.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Meniscal Tears” module_id=”section_3″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″]Sudden meniscal tears often happen during sports. Tears in the meniscus can occur when twisting, cutting, pivoting, or being tackled. Meniscal tears may also occur as a result of arthritis or aging. Just an awkward twist when getting up from a chair may be enough to cause a tear, if the menisci have weakened with age.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Tendon Tears” module_id=”section_3″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″]The quadriceps and patellar tendons can be stretched and torn. Although anyone can injure these tendons, tears are more common among middle-aged people who play running or jumping sports. Falls, direct force to the front of the knee, and landing awkwardly from a jump are common causes of knee tendon injuries.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Cartilage Injury” module_id=”section_3″ _builder_version=”3.22.2″]<\/p>\n

Knee cartilage can be injured as the result of a traumatic injury, degenerative arthritis, or chronic overuse. Depending on the type of injury, the different types of cartilage may be damaged. When cartilage is damaged, often it is described as a tear of the cartilage. Typically, when someone refers to a tear in the cartilage, they are talking about an injury to the meniscus cartilage.<\/p>\n

Words commonly used to describe an injury to the articular cartilage in the joint include:<\/p>\n