14 Dec- Arthroscopy

Arthroscopy:

A surgical examination of the internal structures of a joint by means for viewing through an arthroscope. An arthroscopic procedure can be used to remove or repair damaged tissue or as a diagnostic procedure in order to inspect the extent of any damage or confirm a diagnosis.

Two small incisions are made either side of the knee.

What they found was meniscus damage-(cartilage tear) and the anterior cruciate ligament was ruptured through.

Posterior Cruciate ligament also showed a litttle wear.

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL ) primarily serves to stabilize the knee in an extended position and when surrounding muscles are relaxed

10 Dec 2009: The Day my ACL tore

I was playing a game of catch with some kids at camp, i was going in for the tackle, and my left knee gave way underneath me, hyperextended, with me crumbling to the floor in a heap of pain.

My anterior cruciate ligament in my left knee had just snapped like an elastic band.

3 hrs later i went to x-rays