Kreuzbandriss

cruciate ligament tear

noun KROYTS-ban-ris Rare

Also means

ACL/PCL rupture

Usage Note

Kreuzbandriss is the tearing of one of the cruciate ligaments in the knee, most often the anterior cruciate ligament (vorderes Kreuzband). It is a frequent and serious sports injury (Sportverletzung) requiring surgical reconstruction and months of rehabilitation.

Examples

"Der Profifußballer fiel nach dem Kreuzbandriss für mehrere Monate aus."

Natural Translation

The professional footballer was out for several months after the cruciate ligament tear.

Literal Translation

The professional footballer fell after the cruciate ligament tear for several months out.

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