Medial collateral ligament

The study was done on rabbits and not humans meaning there could be a difference in the healing of the two species but overall this seems to point to positive benefits of ultrasound. This study also is focused on the medial collateral ligament instead of a ligament in the ankle such as the anterior talofibular ligament but since they are made of the same material the study can compare. Current articles supporting therapeutic ultrasound for ankle sprains were not accessible. The articles that specifically discuss ankle sprains treated with ultrasound seem to prove that ultrasound is not significantly beneficial. While there were some reports of improvements, the amount of change was so small that ultrasound seems like a waste of time. The ultrasound was not harming the patients further so there is not a reason not to use this treatment except that athletic trainers do not have time to waste on treatments that are not accomplishing…

Case Study #3 With the given information about the blow to the tibial tuberosity causing displacement of the tibia posteriorly relative to the femur, the structure most likely injured is the posterior cruciate ligament because it is located on the posterior side of the patella and posterior displacement of the tibia on fixed femur is restricted by the posterior cruciate ligament. The posterior cruciate ligament is the strongest ligament in the knee joint and helps with stability. Once the…

Including the ACL there are four ligaments in your knee. The first is the medial collateral ligament(MCL). The MCL runs along the inside of the knee and it prevents the knee from bending in. The second is the lateral collateral ligament(LCL). This ligament runs along the outside of the knee and prevents the knee from bending out. The third is the posterior cruciate ligament(PCL). The PCL is in the middle of the knee and works with the ACL to prevent the tibia(shin bone) from sliding underneath…

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makes no sense, that it is called a tendon because tendons connect bones to muscle, and the patella connects the knee cap and the shin bone which are both bones not a muscle or bone. Because of this connection between two bones the patellar tendon can also be classified as a ligament. A ligament is a short band of tough, flexible, fibrous connective tissue that connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. While the ligaments do serve to hold two bones together they also serve to…

Opening: Every day, our elbows are used a lot in many ways. Although elbows pain are not really serious, it can make you frustrating and make your activities more inconvenient. Body: How is the elbow designed? - The elbow, in essence, is a joint which is formed by the union of three major bones is supported by ligaments. Connected to the bones by tendons, muscles move those bones in several ways. The bones that create the elbow are included:  Humerus: This long bone extends from the shoulder…

putting the pressure of your full weight on it, can lead to a torn meniscus” (Mayo Clinic Staff). In the knee, there are two meniscuses the lateral meniscus and the medial meniscus. It is “C-shaped pieces of cartilage that act like a cushion between your shinbone and your thighbone” (Mayo Clinic Staff). The purpose of the meniscus is to keep the knee stable and cushion; it is a thick rubbery piece of cartilage (“Meniscal Tears”). It is most common for a torn meniscus to happen in athletes but…

Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The anterior tibiofibular ligament is often referred to as the high ankle ligament, and it is the one that is damaged when the foot is stuck on the ground and rotated inwardly. The ankle is a hinge joint that connects the foot and the leg, allowing up and down movement. The tibia and fibula bones of the leg form a slot where the talus bone of the foot fits between them. The talus is held to the tibia and fibula by ligaments. Anterior Tibiofibular Ligament The…

The knee joint is classified as a type of synovial joint, which is one of the most common and complex joints found in the human body. The knee is a meeting point for the femur, fibula, tibia, and the patella. In order to maintain its flexibility and function, several other ligaments join the knee joint in order to keep the attaching bones in place. The knee is the joint where the femur and the tibia meet; the patella (kneecap) is made of bone and sits in front of the knee. The knee joint is a…

An 18-year-old male lacrosse player presents to the clinic for evaluation of left knee pain. He states that he stepped awkwardly with his cleat while taking a shot and had twisted the knee. He had immediate pain, but was able to bear weight afterwards. There was no swelling initially, but the following morning he noticed swelling of the knee. He reports that the knee has an occasional “catching” sensation but does not get stuck. On exam, he has a moderate effusion. He can perform a straight-leg…