Jammu, April 25 -- If the knee joint is overstretched or twisted too much during sport, the cruciate ligament often tears. How is it treated and how long are you sidelined?

What is the function of the cruciate ligament? There is an anterior and a posterior cruciateligamentin both knees. They connect the femur to the tibia and stabilize the knee joint forwards and backwards, as well as during rotational movements. In addition to the cruciate ligaments, there are the medial and lateral collateral ligaments and the menisci [crescent-shaped cartilage discs between the lower and upper thigh bones].

All ligaments together limit the extension of the knee so that it is not overstretched under normal circumstances. They also restrict the rotatio...