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 ...

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries place an athlete at greatly increased risk of developing knee osteoarthritis later in life. In addition to knee pain and instability, ACL injury may cause a ...

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 ...

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The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a vital knee joint stabilising ligament. ACL rupture is a common debilitating injury that can cause knee instability. It can happen due to sudden pauses ...

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

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.

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Background The methodological quality of studies on treatment of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in skeletally immature children after ACL injury is low, and no prospective studies have ...

James Maddison was carried off on a stretcher after suffering a serious-looking knee injury during Tottenham Hotspur’s ...