Partial ACL Tear and MCL Tear

[Canuck Physio]

hello!! i am also new here and i have the same problem as my friend above.
The problem is that i can't live without football.I damaged my knee while playing football last April.till then i am just doing some excercise at my home. I am wondering if i will be able to play again competitive football or just friendly games.and when i will be ready for this? i am thinking of starting jokking.is that a good idea?
please i answer me about the football question.i am very sad without football in my life.
Thats the results of the MRI:
The fibulocollateralligament is completely torn with presence of high signal intensity in the
adjacent soft tissue
Additionally, ίncreased signal intensity of the ACL is seen with moderate thickening of its
femoral segment but keepίng its normal course, compatible with acute incomplete tear
The PCL, MCL and iliotibial band are intact
The patellar and quadriceps tendons appear normal
The anterior and posterior horns of the medial and lateral menisci appear normal in
morphology and signaI
The knee joint and patella cartilage is normal in signaI and thickness
MinimaI joint fluid effusion is noted
Νο bone fracture ΟΓcontusion is detected
ConcIusion: Imaging findings of compIeteIy torn fibuIocoIIateraI Iigament and acute
incompIete (partial) tear of the ACL
Correlation with the findings of clίnicaI examίnation is advisable


thank you very very much...
Looking forward to your answer.

Hi there,

April is not a great deal of time since injury. However, some form of early intervention should have been underway by now.

As per the results, one should be optimistic. I doubt you will be having surgery?

As the Ligaments are the only structures significantly damaged, there is no reason why you should not be able to play again.

However, one must understand that low level rehabilitation is necessary at this stage. Regular activity to induce healing, with specific rehabilitative exercise. This may be enhanced by physiotherapeutic modalities.

Jogging may not be a good idea at this point. Without the joint feedback of the LCL/FCL and ACL the damage further possible by this activity can set you back far more than a slow progressive plan that begins today.

If you begin rehabilitation now, you should be able to begin playing low level within 3-6 months. Is the injured leg the Kicking leg? How did you injure the leg? ( I am assuming a tackle to the inside of your leg, pushing it outward with a planted foot)>

Regards

[Jason_1983]

Hi there,

April is not a great deal of time since injury. However, some form of early intervention should have been underway by now.

As per the results, one should be optimistic. I doubt you will be having surgery?

As the Ligaments are the only structures significantly damaged, there is no reason why you should not be able to play again.

However, one must understand that low level rehabilitation is necessary at this stage. Regular activity to induce healing, with specific rehabilitative exercise. This may be enhanced by physiotherapeutic modalities.

Jogging may not be a good idea at this point. Without the joint feedback of the LCL/FCL and ACL the damage further possible by this activity can set you back far more than a slow progressive plan that begins today.

If you begin rehabilitation now, you should be able to begin playing low level within 3-6 months. Is the injured leg the Kicking leg? How did you injure the leg? ( I am assuming a tackle to the inside of your leg, pushing it outward with a planted foot)>

Regards

thank you very much for answering so quickly.
No,i dont need a surgery.and the injured leg is not the kicking leg.(at least the strong one).i heard that legaments injuries never heal 100%.is that true? after 6 months when i will be ready for football again my leg will be 100% as it was before the injury or i have to be still carefull with my moves?
pretty much that was the injury reason.not exactly a tackle but yes it was pushed outward.
thanks again

[Canuck Physio]

Hi,

yes re-injury is possible, however, with proper training there is no reason you should not be able to play full contact again. If someone says otherwise, then ask yourself why persons with broken bones can get back playing american football again. They have sports/rehabilitative specialists who know what it takes to overcome injury.

Although ligaments to a certain extent may not be 100%, they can repair, and do so spontaneously so long as they are not over-stretched repetitively during the healing phase, and the joint remains in a good position and alignment.

Regards

[physiofixme]

Hi

I think anyone who is serious about playing football again after the injuries mentioned needs to focus on a comprehensive rehab programme that involves graduated strengthening as the knee improves and builds strength, leading to agility drills which mimic the actions undertaken during football (ie dribbling the ball, changing direction etc) and ultimately doing plyometrics to increase strength and power. This needs to be under the supervision of a physio so that the appropriate exercises are given at the appropriate stage of recovery.

Good luck