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 ...

People who rupture their ACL have a 8.2 fold greater risk of knee osteoarthritis within 11 years. A new study finds evidence that the less weight and force people put on their injured knee after ...

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 to ...

An increasing number of young people are tearing their ACLs, and an innovative procedure is now approved for use on the youngest patients. To repair an ACL, surgeons typically borrow tissue from ...

WATERLOO, Iowa. (KWWL) - Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Rafael Serrano, is the first Iowa surgeon to perform an innovative ACL surgery. Dr. Surrano said, "Historically, we have treated those injuries with ...

ACL surgery is minimally invasive and can reduce pain, improve joint mechanics and stability, and prevent further injury. Recovering from ACL surgery may take up to a year. Share on Pinterest ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important band of connective tissue in the centre of the knee that helps to keep it stable. When the ACL is injured it can cause pain, swelling and a feeling ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Female athletes, especially those who participate in pivoting sports, are known to have a higher risk for ACL ...

From recovery timelines to rehab protocols, a physical therapist shares everything you need to know about overcoming ACL injuries. Unfortunately, ACL injuries are far too common, with between 100,000 ...