This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is part of the knee. Damage to the ACL is one of the more common, serious, and painful knee injuries. Three bones — the shinbone, thighbone, and the patella — ...

An injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common sports injury—especially in athletes who run, jump, cut, or pivot. Many people describe the moment the injury happens the same way: a sudden pop ...

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.

ACL reconstruction surgery can help restore mobility and stability to the knee following a severe injury. These injuries include tearing and are more common in athletes. The anterior cruciate ligament ...

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear often causes a loud “pop,” followed by pain and major knee swelling. It’s common in sports with pivoting, twisting, jumping, or sudden direction changes.

Objectives Evaluate the natural course of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) healing on MRI within 5 years of acute ACL rupture and compare 2-year and 5-year outcomes based on healing status and ...

Background Studies on subsequent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures and career length in male professional football players after ACL reconstruction (ACLR) are scarce. Aim To investigate the ...