2023-06-09 22:54:29
Since his appearance in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the life of Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez has not stopped changing. Today, the soccer player considered the goal man, lives a moment that could cut short his career forever: a knee injuryto be more specific a ligament tear.
What happened to him with Chicharito?
According to what he reported through his account, LA Galaxy….
“The #LAGalaxy announced today that forward Chicharito suffered a torn ACL in his right knee. Wishing our captain a speedy recovery.”
The athlete sustained this serious injury on Wednesday during a US Open Cup match, in which the Galaxy were eliminated 3-2.
“Hernández will be operated on on a date to be defined, and from then on begin rehabilitation that will allow him a speedy recovery,” said the statement from the footballer’s team.
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What is a ligament tear?
This problem is called anterior cruciate ligament injury, and the lesion can be partial or complete, the Mayo Clinic Medical Institute, describes it as a tear or sprain in the ligament. Basically there is damage to the tissues of the bands that connect the thighbone to the tibia.
Although athletes usually take care of themselves, it is common for this injury to occur during the practice of a sport, which involves stopping or changing direction suddenly.
People can know that they suffered a anterior cruciate ligament injury, when the pain is accompanied by a clicking sound. To later observe or feel instability in the area.
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Symptoms of a cruciate ligament injury
Being an injury that occurs in athletes, it is very important to be aware of the signs that something is not right.
1. Severe pain and inability to continue an activity
2. Rapid swelling
3. Loud popping or popping sensation
4. Loss of movement
5. Feeling of instability or that the leg will not support
It is very important that if you present all the signs, ask for help and try to immobilize the area.
Complications of an anterior cruciate ligament injury
The main problem that a person with this injury may face is developing osteoarthritis in the knee. And according to the Mayo Clinic Institute, arthritis can occur after a ligament reconstruction operation.
We wish good luck to ‘Chicharito Hernandez .
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