ACL,MCL & Bilateral Meniscus Tear
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Raymond DiVirgilio
College:
The College of Health Professions and Human Services
Major:
Athletic Training
Faculty Research Advisor(s):
Raymond Divirgilio
Abstract:
: The ACL stabilizes the knee joint by preventing excessive anterior translation of the tibia. The MCL prevents the knee from excessive valgus movement. The meniscus increases stability for femorotibial articulation, distributes axial load, absorbs shock, and provides lubrication and nutrition to the knee joint. In most cases, when there is an injury to the ACL, the medial meniscus is usually torn too. The incidence of bucket-handle meniscus tears can be up to 30% of the overall meniscus tears cases. The case of both compartment (medial and lateral) bucket-handle meniscus is rarely occurred. Recognition can be seen through special tests done immediately by an athletic trainer. To confirm anything, an MRI is required. O’Donoghue reported an incidence as high as 25% of athletic knee injuries, 22 patients with ACL, and MCL, also had a medial meniscus tear. Most cases require surgery and 6-9 months of recovery. Reconstruction and repair of ALL lesions should be considered to improve the control of rotational stability and future knee kinematics scores provided by ACL reconstruction.