Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Diagnosis & Tests (ACL Injury)

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Alternate Names : ACL Injury

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the injury recognized?

Diagnosis of an ACL injury begins with a history and physical exam. There are several tests to see whether the knee is unstable and moving abnormally. Sometimes fluid is taken from the joint with a needle to see if it is bloody. Joint X-rays usually show nothing except swelling. An MRI can show the torn ligament, joint swelling, and possibly other injuries.

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Author: John A.K. Davies, MD
Reviewer: Warren Katz, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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