Previous cross ligament injury

Trauma is always an athlete's obsession, in which a broken ligament in the knee is a real nightmare. This injury is common in subjects with strong and often antagonistic antagonistic properties in top competitions.

As we have known, Ronaldo suffered a broken ligament in his knee at the knee (in 2000) and two years later actually played again. He was operated by a leading specialist in the world (Dr. Richard Steadman) but due to kicking the ball too early, the ligament broke back and had to be operated for the second time. Or just in the last World Cup, we have to see Michael Owen have to pity for a break up soon because of a knee injury that, according to the latest determination, is a broken front ligament (DCCT).

What is a DCCT break and why is it so badly affected?

DCCT is located inside the joint, goes from the head to the femur, crosses between the joint and down to the head of the tibia bone. This is the most important ligament of the four ligaments that hold the knee firmly.

DCCT is often damaged when the knee is twisted and twisted in. This mechanism is very common when the soccer player is kicked by the opponent from the side, sometimes hearing the ' crack ' of the broken ligament. The pillow is often swollen very quickly and the player cannot continue playing. In case of chronic ligament ligament, that leg will be atrophy of the thigh muscle, feeling loose or 'knee' when going fast or running, cannot stand that leg well when going upstairs or jumping . now the pillow No more painful swelling.

Treatment : Handle immediately after an injury as well as other cases, including resting, applying ice, pressure bandages and high leg rests, then need to see a specialist doctor.

DCCT removal needs surgery to restore the running movement and avoid osteoarthritis later.

Endoscopic DCCT reconstructive surgery is the most advanced treatment today. How to proceed as follows:

1. Punch 2 small holes, insert the instrument to see all the lesions and clean the joints.

2. Take a strip of the patient's own tendon as a new ligament.

3. Bone augmentation creates two tunnels to create ligaments.

4. Insert the ligament into the joint.

5. Catch two screws in titanium or self-destructing screws to secure the ends of the ligaments into two tunnels.

After surgery, you must practice for 3-4 consecutive months to return to normal activities. To play sports, it takes 6 months to 1 year. This recovery exercise is very important, it is necessary to follow the guidance and follow-up of the BS and physiotherapist to achieve good recovery results.

Doctor TRUONG CONG DUNG (BV. People 115)