Related Disorders. Symptoms of the following disorders can be similar to those of Friedreichâs ataxia. Careful examination may be useful for differential diagnosis. Ataxia is a group of disorders that are characterized by an unsteady gait caused by the failure of muscular coordination.There are many forms of ataxia.elated Disorders. Symptoms of the following disorders can be similar to those of Friedreichâs ataxia. Careful examination may be useful for differential diagnosis. Ataxia is a group of disorders that are characterized by an unsteady gait caused by the failure of muscular coordination. There are many forms of ataxia.
Signs and symptoms of an ACL injury usually include: 1  A loud pop or a popping sensation in the knee. 2  Severe pain and inability to continue activity. 3  Swelling that begins within a few hours.  Loss of range of motion.
Other symptoms may include immediate swelling, an inability to fully straighten or bend the knee. The most common symptom is the feeling of the knee âgiving outâ or feeling unstable. It is not uncommon for other structures in the knee to be damaged at the same time that one injures their ACL.