{"id":9279,"date":"2026-01-21T18:14:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T17:14:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportambulatorium.wien\/?p=9279"},"modified":"2026-04-21T10:25:45","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T08:25:45","slug":"kreuzband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportambulatorium.wien\/en\/kreuzband","title":{"rendered":"Kreuzbandriss (VKB): Diagnose, Erhalt & OP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medically reviewed by:<\/strong> Univ. Prof. Dr. Christian G\u00e4bler<\/a> \"\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Last updated:<\/strong> 17.02.2026 | Reading time:<\/strong> approx. 9 min.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A wrong step while playing football, a fall while skiing or simply twisting your ankle in everyday life: a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL rupture) is one of the most common knee injuries. However, the diagnosis does not automatically mean major replacement surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Sportambulatorium Wien, we employ a differentiated strategy: wherever possible, we try to preserve the patient's own cruciate ligament (refixation). If replacement is necessary, we use state-of-the-art, minimally invasive techniques (all-inside). Our goal is not only to achieve a stable knee, but also to enable you to return to sport quickly and safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Symptoms & signs of a cruciate ligament rupture<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Diagnosis (drawer test & MRI)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Decision: surgery or conservative treatment?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. The ideal time for surgery (7\u201310 days)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Surgical methods: preservation & replacement<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Recovery time and rehabilitation following a cruciate ligament tear<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Special cases: children and seniors<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Symptoms & signs: How a cruciate ligament rupture presents itself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Many patients are unsure: \u2018Have I torn my cruciate ligament or is it just a strain?\u2019 In fact, pain perception is very individual. Some patients experience severe pain, while others have virtually no symptoms. However, there are some typical symptoms you should look out for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n