Crucifix injuries include fractures, partial or complete tears of the anterior cruciate and posterior cruciate ligaments.

The cruciate ligaments ensure stability of the knee in every movement.

The anterior cruciate ligament prevents anterior and rotational displacement of the tibia, and the posterior cruciate ligament prevents posterior displacement.

Injury to both the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments is a common sports injury and is more common in female athletes.

In the event of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament, injury to the menisci of the knee is usually also observed.

In case of injury of the cruciate ligaments, the patient notices swelling, stiffness and instability in the knee area.

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The treatment, depending on the cruciate ligament that is injured (anterior or posterior), the clinical diagnosis by the orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports injuries, and the severity of the injury.

In most cases, surgical treatment with arthroscopic ligamentoplasty is recommended.

See the following video, anterior ligamentoplasty surgery cross:

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