Healthline : Connect to Better Health

Treatment Search

loading
Help me choose:   conditions »     treatments »
Close
Close

Overview

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is an injury to the ligament in your knee that keeps your shinbone from sliding forward. The ACL stabilizes your knee, and tearing it either partially or completely can cause pain and swelling. ACL injuries[read article]

Treatment News for ACL Tear

Close
Close

Tests for ACL Tear

1.
Knee X-Ray
A joint X-ray takes images of your joints. It is used to detect joint problems.X-rays use small amounts of radiation to take pictures of bones, organs, and other st...  More
2.
Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy
Knee arthroscopy is a technique used to diagnose and treat problems in the knee joint. During the procedure, your surgeon will make a very small incision and insert...  More
3.
History and Physical Exam
A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More
4.
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy is a medical procedure used to diagnose and treat problems with your large joints, such as the knees or shoulders. After making a small incision, your d...  More
5.
MRI
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is a noninvasive test that uses magnets and radio waves to create images of the inside of your body. It allows doctors to se...  More
6.
MRI of Knee
A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) test uses magnets and radio waves to capture images inside your body without making a surgical incision. An MRI can be performed ...  More
7.
X-Ray
An X-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades to help doctors view the inside of the body without having to make an incision. The X-ray was made ...  More
Top

Medical Procedures for ACL Tear

1.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More
2.
Application of Splint
A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to keep an injured body part from moving and to protect it from any further damage. A splint is often used to stabiliz...  More
3.
Use of Leg Braces
Top

Surgical Procedures for ACL Tear

1.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a surgery designed to restore knee movement and strength after your ligament has been torn. The torn ligam...  More
Top

Prescribed Medications for ACL Tear

1.
ibuprofen(Motrin , others...)
Close
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More
2.
naproxen(Naprelan '500' , others...)
Close
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More
3.
celecoxib(Celebrex )
CELECOXIB (sell a KOX ib) is known as a COX-2 inhibitor, a drug that belongs to the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) class. It is used to reduce swellin...  More
4.
ketorolac(Toradol )
KETOROLAC (kee toe ROLE ak) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for a short while to treat moderate to severe pain, including pain after s...  More
Top

Over the Counter Medications for ACL Tear

1.
ibuprofen(Midol IB , others...)
Close
IBUPROFEN (eye BYOO proe fen) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used for dental pain, fever, headaches or migraines, osteoarthritis, rheumato...  More
2.
naproxen(Aleve , others...)
Close
NAPROXEN (na PROX en) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It is used to reduce swelling and to treat pain. This medicine may be used for dental pain,...  More
Top

Self Care for ACL Tear

1.
Use of Crutches
2.
Elevation of Leg
3.
Bed Rest
4.
Application of Ice Packs
Cooling treatments lower body temperature in order to relieve pain , swelling, constriction of blood vessels, and to decrease the liklihood of cellular damage by sl...  More
5.
Avoid Strenuous Physical Activity
Top
This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement