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A case study on ACL tear

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Case Report

Author Details : Sujata Kumari*, Archana Das

Volume : 5, Issue : 4, Year : 2022

Article Page : 157-159

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2022.030

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Abstract

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury occurs when the foot is firmly planted and leg sustains direct force, either forward or backward. If the force is forward, the ACL suffers the impact from the force, it is most commonly injured ligament in the knee, commonly occurring in football, soccer and basketball players. Treatment consist of the “RICE” therapy, which includes Rest, Ice, Compression of the affected knee and Elevation of the affected lower extremity.

Keywords: ACL, MRI, Injury

How to cite : Kumari S, Das A, A case study on ACL tear. J Nutr Metab Health Sci 2022;5(4):157-159

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