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ACL Reconstruction & Injury Treatment

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The knee is considered as one of the most complex joints in the human body and is constrained to large forces during sporting activities. Anterior cruciate ligament sprain or tear is a common knee injury. Being the main stabilizing ligaments in your knee, half of all injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament inflict damage to other structures in the knee, such as articular cartilage, meniscus, or other ligaments. The anterior cruciate ligament can injure in several ways: ACL tears are common in sports that involve  sudden stops,  jumping, and  changing direction. direct contact or collision (football tackle) Symptoms of an ACL tear include: Popping sound at the point of injury A feeling of instability in the knee Pain and swelling in the knee joint Loss of full range of motion Tenderness along the joint line Discomfort while walking Treatment ACL injuries often require reconstructive surgery to repair them and will vary depending upon the p