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Bookmark or Share- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries - OrthoInfo - AAOSOne of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. Partial tears of the anterior cruciate ligament are rare; most ACL injuries are complete or near complete tears.
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury - MedlinePlusAnterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is in the middle of the knee. It prevents the shin bone from sliding out in front of the thigh bone. Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) works with the ACL.
- ACL injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicAn ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia).
- Knee Ligaments: What They Are, Anatomy & Function - Cleveland ClinicKnee ligaments are bands of tissue that connect your thigh bone to your lower leg bones. They can be classified into two main groups: collateral ligaments and cruciate ligaments. Sprained and torn knee ligaments are common, especially among athletes. They may be mild, requiring rest and simple treatment, to severe, requiring surgery.
- Knee Ligaments : Anatomy, Function & Injuries - Knee Pain ExplainedCruciate Knee Ligaments. The cruciates are the most important knee ligaments in providing stability of the knee. There are two cruciate ligaments, anterior (ACL) and posterior (PCL).
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