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Quick Summary:

• Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury is a sprain or tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. The anterior cruciate is a ligament located on the inside of the knee joint
• The tear may be caused by a violent twisting of the leg at the knee joint. The condition is also referred to as an Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
• The injury is more often seen in sports athletes and older adults. Usually females are affected more than males

Note:

• Seek medical help, as appropriate
• In case of severe and/or life-threatening symptoms, call 911 (or your local emergency number) for immediate assistance
• Confirm that the airways are protected; also, ensure breathing and the presence of pulse (as applicable)

What are some Useful Resources for Additional Information on ACL Tear?

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
6300 North River Rd. Rosemont, IL 60018-4262
Phone: (847) 823-7186
Toll-Free: (800) 346-2267
Fax: (847) 823-8125
Email: hackett@aaos.org
Website: http://www.aaos.org

References and Information Sources used for ACL Tear:

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00549 (accessed on 10/03/2017)

https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001074.htm (accessed on 10/03/2017)

http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/topic.cfm?topic=a00297 (accessed on 10/03/2017)

Helpful Peer-Reviewed Medical Articles for ACL Tear:

Ardern, C. L., Webster, K. E., Taylor, N. F., & Feller, J. A. (2011). Return to the preinjury level of competitive sport after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery: two-thirds of patients have not returned by 12 months after surgery. The American journal of sports medicine, 39(3), 538-543.

Wilk, K. E., Macrina, L. C., Cain, E. L., Dugas, J. R., & Andrews, J. R. (2012). Recent advances in the rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. journal of orthopaedic & sports physical therapy, 42(3), 153-171.

Cimino, F., Volk, B. S., & Setter, D. (2010). Anterior cruciate ligament injury: diagnosis, management, and prevention. Am Fam Physician, 82(8), 917-922.

Potter, H. G., Jain, S. K., Ma, Y., Black, B. R., Fung, S., & Lyman, S. (2012). Cartilage injury after acute, isolated anterior cruciate ligament tear: immediate and longitudinal effect with clinical/MRI follow-up. The American journal of sports medicine, 40(2), 276-285.