ACL injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 1, 2022 · ACL injury. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments that help stabilize the knee joint. The ACL connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia). It's most commonly torn during sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction — such as basketball, soccer, tennis and volleyball.
ACL Tear & Injury: Symptoms & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
WEBAug 2, 2023 · An ACL tear is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee. The recovery time is usually six to nine months after surgery.
ACL injury - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 1, 2022 · The injury is causing your knee to buckle during everyday activities. During ACL reconstruction, the surgeon removes the damaged ligament and replaces it with a segment of tendon — tissue similar to a ligament that connects muscle to bone. This replacement tissue is called a graft.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury or Tear
WEBAn ACL injury or tear is a condition caused by damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee during sports or vehicular accidents and causes pain, swelling and instability.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury and Treatment - WebMD
WEBJan 16, 2024 · One of the most common ways people hurt their knees is by injuring their ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). This is one of the bands of tissue that holds the bones together within your knee....
ACL injury: Symptoms, treatment, and recovery - Medical News Today
WEBJul 25, 2019 · The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a part of the knee that is prone to injury. Learn about the causes and symptoms of an ACL injury here, as well as about the treatment options and...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries - OrthoInfo - AAOS
WEBOne of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain, or tear. Athletes who participate in high demand sports like soccer, football, and basketball are more likely to injure their ACL.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Knee Injury - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
WEBNov 17, 2023 · Describe the clinical features of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Outline the detailed evaluation in patients with anterior cruciate ligament injuries. Explain the management and long-term rehabilitation of …
ACL injuries - Mayo Clinic Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
WEBAn ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — one of the major ligaments in your knee. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect one bone to another.
ACL Tear: Symptoms and Treatments for a Torn ACL | HSS
WEBAn ACL tear is when the anterior cruciate ligament becomes partially or completely ruptured. Most ACL tears are complete tears and can be torn from the femur (thighbone), tibia (shin bone), or in the center of the ligament. The most common location for a tear is the center of the ligament.