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Post-ACL Surgery: Addressing Numbness and Knee Locking Issues

Postoperative Issues After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction with Artificial Graft Hello, Doctor. I was in a car accident and fractured my right leg's anterior cruciate ligament. The doctor performed a surgery using an artificial ligament. I have been undergoing reha...


Dr. Wang Zhaomin Reply:
Based on the description, there may be new conditions leading to different symptom presentations. It is essential to conduct an appropriate diagnosis before proceeding with any subsequent treatments. Each individual's condition varies, and an accurate assessment can only be ...

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Understanding Post-Collision ACL Injuries: Effects on Leg Function and Recovery

Car accident injuries Will the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear caused by a car accident lead to degeneration or atrophy of the leg, or prevent squatting? Thank you!


Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
Hello, sir: Thank you for your inquiry. I would like to address your question and provide the following suggestions: 1. The role of the cruciate ligaments in the knee is primarily to stabilize the femur and tibia, especially during rapid movements, providing stability. 2. In t...

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Understanding the Lifespan of Artificial Ligaments After ACL Reconstruction

Artificial cruciate ligament Hello, I would like to ask about the situation where both the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments were torn due to a car accident, and artificial ligaments were implanted for reconstruction. I have heard that artificial ligaments have a lifespan...


Dr. Pan Yingda Reply:
The materials used for artificial ligaments are constantly evolving. I'm not very familiar with this area, so I would recommend consulting your orthopedic surgeon for more information.

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Can Rehabilitation Help Me Fully Squat After Ligament Surgery?

I underwent surgery for a synthetic ligament replacement in 2000? I had a car accident in 2000. The doctor said my ligament was loose and needed to be replaced with an artificial ligament. However, to this day, I still cannot fully squat down; I'm about 10 centimeters away f...


Dr. Chen Xianchang Reply:
1. Generally, after artificial ligament replacement, if professional rehabilitation (including deep heat therapy along with joint range of motion and strength training) is performed, full range of motion can be achieved. 2. Depending on the type of artificial ligament (such as D...

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