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A sudden change of direction or an unfortunate landing after a jump: ligament injuries to the knee are often caused by accidents during sports. Depending on the force, the ligaments can tear partially or completely. Those affected then often suffer from pain, limited mobility and instability in the knee. You can find out everything you need to know about this topic in an interview with Priv.-Doz. Dr. med. Christian Weber, head of the sports traumatology and minimally invasive joint surgery section at our clinic for orthopedics, accident and reconstructive surgery. 00:00 Introduction 00:19 How does a ligament tear in the knee occur? 01:25 What types can be distinguished? 02:35 What symptoms do the injury show? 03:02 Is a ligament tear in the knee always accompanied by pain? 03:20 How can treating doctors make a diagnosis? 04:48 How are ligament tears in the knee treated? 06:03 How long does the healing process take? 06:47 What is the prognosis for patients? 07:54 Can I play sports again after a torn ligament? 08:17 What are the options for prevention? ____About this channel____________________________________________________________ Here, the RWTH Aachen University Hospital provides information on current topics in university medicine, gives tips for a healthy lifestyle, dispels medical myths and introduces interesting employees from nursing and medical professions and many other areas. ____Social Media________________________________________________________________ Facebook: / uniklinikrwthaachen Twitter: / uniklinikaachen Instagram: / uniklinik_rwth_aachen