No acute full thickness cruciate ligament tear

What does "No acute full thickness cruciate ligament tear" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

"No acute full thickness cruciate ligament tear" means that there is no recent or sudden complete tear in the cruciate ligament. The cruciate ligaments are important bands of tissue in the knee that help to stabilize the joint. An "acute full thickness tear" would mean that one of these ligaments has been completely torn or broken, but in this case, the report is saying that this has not happened.

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