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Clinical Case

Patient’s Pathology

The 38 years old male is not a fulltime athlete. This means that he is not involved in

vigorous activities daily. Therefore, his body cannot be said to be flexible. Athletes are used to

running most of their time and usually develop a high level of endurance. Thus, their bodies are

flexible in that they can withstand abrupt bending and stretch without any difficulty. Unless they

come into contact with an unexpected colossal force, they are unlikely to sustain an injury. From

the X-ray Photos, it is clear that the 38-year old patient had suffered Anterior Cruciate Ligament

(ACL) tear.

The report indicates that the patient sustained the injury during a recreational basketball

game. He tried to make a move similar to those that are usually done by professional players.

However, his body is not used to sudden movements. Thus, he sustained a severe injury on one

of his knees. He twisted unexpectedly, which severely affected his right knee joint. After the

incident, he tried to ignore the little pain he was feeling and continued to play. However, he

could not finish the game. The pain increased with time to a level that he could not walk

properly. He was substituted midway, and when he examined the affected area, it had swelled.

He was not able to walk, a situation that forced him to seek urgent medical care. When he visited

a treatment center, it was found that he needed surgery to rectify the condition. The anterior

cruciate ligament had ruptured, and, thus, required an operation to reconstruct it.

How the Pathology Contributed to Symptoms and Treatment

The purpose of ACL is to provide rotational support to the upper part of the body. As the

patient was playing basketball, he rotated inwards, thus placing strong forces against the ACL,

which exceeded its capacity. As a result, the ligament ruptured. The phenomenon is painful such

that a patient is incapable of moving normally. If appropriately treated, it heals after several

weeks

. However, the patient is required to rest and follow all the guidelines provided by the

physician. An ACL rupture is characterized by swelling around the affected and intense pain

The 38-year old patient was experiencing these symptoms. Therefore, it is right to say that he

had torn his right knee ligament. In this case, he needed surgery to reconstruct the ligament. A

clear look at the X-rays photos shows that the operation was effective in placing the various

tissues in their regular positions. However, the patient needs to avoid subjected the knee to a

significant external force to enhance healing.

Participating in sports is one of the most common causes of an ACL tear. The patient

developed the condition after twisting his knee while playing basketball. He was unable to finish

the game due to intense pain and swelling at his right knee. The good thing is that he sought

treatment immediately after the incident happened. This helped to a great extent as the process of

rehabilitation started before it was too late. Thus, if he follows all the laid down guidelines, he

will recover within the stipulated time. The cause of the ACL rupture was considered during the

treatment. As such, the doctor would have certainly advised him to refrain from participating in

activities that involve a lot of body movements. Pathology comes in handy during such cases.

The cause of the condition must be taken into consideration during diagnosis and treatment. Such

a move reduces the patient's recovery period as it raises the effectiveness of the treatment

process.

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1 Clinical Case Patient’s Pathology The 38 years old male is not a fulltime athlete. This means that he is not involved in vigorous activities daily. Therefore, his body cannot be said to be flexible. Athletes are used to running most of their time and usually develop a high level of endurance. Thus, their bodies are flexible in that they can withstand abrupt bending and stretch without any difficulty. Unless they come into contact with an unexpected colossal force, they are unlikely to sustain an injury. From the X-ray Photos, it is clear that the 38-year old patient had suffered Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear. The report indicates that the patient sustained the injury during a recreational basketball game. He tried to make a move similar to those that are usually done by professional players. However, his body is not used to sudden movements. Thus, he sustained a severe injury ...
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