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 commonly ...

What is Anterior Cruciate Ligament Surgery? Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery is an arthroscopic surgical procedure done to repair a tear in ligament of the knee called the anterior ...

A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common knee injury, particularly among athletes in sports involving sudden changes in direction, and it can range from a mild stretch to a complete tear.

This week we are going to discuss the very important ligaments of the knee which provide stability and control of knee motion. First, the anterior cruciate ligament. The anterior cruciate ligament or ...

Liverpool's Florent Sinama-Pongolle is the latest high profile sports star to suffer from a cruciate knee injury. It results in a lengthy period on the sidelines, but why is it so serious? The Academy ...

Diagnosis and management of posterior and cruciate ligament tears has advanced over the past two decades due to important understanding of the natural history of injury and basic science principles.

1 Sports Medicine Service, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York, USA Correspondence to: Dr J Rosen Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Hospital for ...

Germany player Lena Oberdorf will be out of action for months after suffering another cruciate ligament tear. How is this injury treated, and why does it affect women more often? Lena Oberdorf posted ...