The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is probably the most important or key ligament in our knee. It really is the crucial ligament of our knee, acting as a main hinge joint and providing ...

An anterior cruciate ligament injury is caused by overstretching or tearing of the ACL in the knee. Written by: Sambhav Kumar Updated at: May 31, 2023 13:19 IST ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the important ligaments that holds the knee in place, preventing the tibia from sliding forwards, anterior to the femur. It is therefore very ...

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury What are the cruciate ligaments? Published: Apr 29, 2005 12:00 AM EDT Save Article ...

An ACL injury is a tear or sprain in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The injury usually occurs during sport that involves sudden stops, change in direction, and jumping and landing.

Credit: Journal of Experimental Orthopaedics (2024). DOI: 10.1002/jeo2.12012 Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries have increased in recent decades among children.

July 1, 2009 -- Question: What treatment options do I have for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, and is it always surgery? Answer: Surgery for ACL tears has come a long way in the last ...

Background Information as to how anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and reconstructive surgery (ACLR) alter lower extremity biomechanics may improve rehabilitation and return to play guidelines, ...