About 30 per cent of tears in the anterior cruciate ligament that supports the knee heal within two years with strengthening exercises, challenging the common assumption that surgery is always needed ...

Background Underlying factors contributing to increased risk of graft rupture after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) are not well described. Objective To systematically review ...

Background To prevent anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, knowledge regarding risk factors and prevention methods must be disseminated to the public. However, it is unclear how the general ...

Juventus defender Gleison Bremer is set for an extended spell on the sidelines after injuring the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. The 27-year-old sustained the problem during his side ...

After you experience an injury to your ACL, a doctor will first examine your knee and take note ... Cimino F, et al. (2010). Anterior cruciate ligament injury: Diagnosis, management, and ...

It's every top athlete's worst nightmare: an anterior cruciate ligament injury. TU/e researcher Janne Spierings developed a new protocol for cruciate ligament grafts that should reduce complications.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery involves placing screws and staples to hold the knee in place. These screws may cause pain in the knee. In some cases, ACL surgery can fail. The ACL works ...

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a part of the knee that is prone to injury. Learn about the causes and symptoms of an ACL injury here, as well as about the treatment options and ...