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ACL Injury

What is ACL Injury?

An anterior cruciate ligament injury is the over-stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete. The ligaments which attach the upper leg bone (femur) to the large lower leg bone (tibia) create a hinge joint called the knee

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  • Rapid swelling.
  • Loss of range of motion.
  • A loud pop or a "popping" sensation in the knee.
  • Severe pain and inability to continue activity.
  • A feeling of instability or "giving way" with weight bearing.

People who experience an ACL injury have a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis in the knee. Arthritis may occur even if you have surgery to reconstruct the ligament.

  • Stopping suddenly.
  • Landing awkwardly from a jump.
  • Pivoting with your foot firmly planted.
  • Suddenly slowing down and changing direction (cutting).
  • Receiving a direct blow to the knee or having a collision, such as a football tackle.
  • Poor conditioning.
  • Being female — possibly due to differences in anatomy, muscle strength, and hormonal influences.
  • Participating in certain sports, such as soccer, football, basketball, gymnastics, and downhill skiing.
  • Try not to land on one foot.
  • Bend your knees when landing. As the knees bend during landing, make sure they travel in a straight path.
  • Land softly on the balls of the feet and roll back onto the heels.
  • Keep your knees and hips aligned and your upper body upright.

How is it diagnosed?

How is it diagnosed?

Surgery is not necessary for all patients. The main conservative treatments are rest and anti-inflammatory medication to reduce pain and inflammation. Some patients may also be fitted with a leg brace for use during activities that place stress on the knee. The doctor will also prescribe a course of physical therapy.

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How is it treated?

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A torn ACL usually is treated with a procedure called an ACL reconstruction. Surgeons replace the damaged ligament with new ACL graft tissue — either taken from the patient's own body (tissue from the main patellar tendon or the hamstring) or donated from someone else (called an allograft).

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