Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Postoperative platelet-rich plasma injections may not be warranted for patients undergoing ACL reconstruction.

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 ...

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 ...

It's an athlete's worst fear. Hearing a loud "pop" and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you've torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL. The ACL connects your shin ...

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 ...

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.

Background The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury rate for girls/women has not changed in over 20 years, and they remain 3–6 times more likely to experience injury compared with boys/men. To date ...

An ACL injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament, which connects your thighbone to your shinbone, stretches beyond its limits and tears. More than 70% of ACL injuries occur without contact ...

It’s an athlete’s worst fear. Hearing a loud “pop” and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you’ve torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL. The ACL connects your shin ...