One of the most common and serious knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. The ACL is a key ligament that provides stability and control during running, jumping, pivoting, and sudden direction changes.
ACL injuries are especially common in athletes involved in football, soccer, basketball, cricket, badminton, and other high-demand sports. Depending on the severity of the injury and your activity level, surgery may be required to regain full knee function and return safely to sports.
The knee joint is formed by three bones:
Ligaments connect these bones and stabilize the knee.
Collateral Ligaments
These ligaments control side-to-side movement and prevent excessive Inward or ounvard
motion.
Cruciate Ligaments
The cruciate ligaments cross each other inside the knee and control forward-backward and
rotational stability.motion.
The PCL is stronger and injured far less frequently than the ACL.
Ligament injuries are classified as sprains, graded by severity:
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About 50% of ACL injuries occur along with damage to:
ACL tears commonly occur during non-contact movements, such as:
Studies show a higher incidence in female athletes, possibly due to:
Ignoring an ACL injury and returning to sports can lead to further damage to the meniscus and
cartilage.
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Your doctor will:
Most ACL tears can be diagnosed with a thorough physical examination.
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Treatment is individualized based on:
May be suitable for:
Includes:
Surgery is usually recommended for:
ACL reconstruction is typically performed using arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, where the torn ligament is replaced with a graft.
Goals of surgery:
At ArthroSportz Med, we specialize in sports knee injuries and advanced ligament reconstruction, offering comprehensive care from diagnosis to return-to-sport.
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Our goal is not just to repair the ligament—but to restore confidence, performance, and long-term knee health.
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In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
In most cases, you can begin physiotherapy without a doctor's referral; however, some insurance providers may require one for reimbursement or coverage purposes.
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