What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury?

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments that provide stability to the knee joint. ACL injuries are most common during sports that require a sudden change of direction, abrupt stops and starts and lots of jumping. Injuries to these cruciate ligaments of the knee are typically sprains. The ACL is most often stretched or torn by a sudden twisting motion.

Symptoms of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

• Feeling or hearing a “pop” in the knee at the point of injury
• Instability of the knee(feels like its giving way)
• Pain on the outside and back of the knee
• Limited knee movement because of swelling or pain

Causes of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

• Sudden changes of direction
• Sudden twisting motion
• Landing from a jump

Treatment for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury

• Knee Brace
• Physio-Therapy
• Surgical Treatment

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