Treatment of cruciate ligament rupture of the knee

The cruciate ligament, also known as the cross ligament, is the most important ligament tissue of the knee joint. It is an important stabilizing rhythm. If the cruciate ligament is ruptured, the harm is particularly great. This rupture is common in football players, rugby players and other intense sports. If the cruciate ligament is ruptured, it must be treated in time. At this time, the ligament should be reconnected through surgery.

Location of the cruciate ligaments

The stability of the knee joint is maintained by four ligaments, namely two medial and lateral ligaments and two cruciate ligaments. The medial and lateral ligaments are on the inside and outside of the knee joint respectively; the cruciate ligaments are inside the knee joint, called the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament respectively. The anterior cruciate ligament originates from the medial side of the lateral condyle of the femur and ends at the medial intercondylar spine of the tibial plateau. The posterior cruciate ligament originates from the anterior side of the medial condyle of the femur and ends at the lateral intercondylar spine of the tibial plateau.

Treatment of cruciate ligament rupture of the knee

When it comes to TCM treatment for ligament tears, the treatment in the hospital is nothing more than suturing with needles and thread or exercising at home. There is no better way to make the torn ligament grow and repair quickly, so choosing this treatment method is generally difficult to cure.