Posts Tagged ‘acl’

ACL Tear Symptoms: Popping, Pain, and More

Tennis player on the ground in pain with ACL tear injury.

Knee injuries are as common as they are frustrating, and, among them, ACL tears stand out for their particular impact on athletes. ACL tears affect one out of every 3,500 people in the U.S. each year—that’s almost half of all knee injuries—and there are approximately 400,000 ACL reconstruction procedures each year to fix them. If…

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ACL Surgery Recovery Time: How Long Does It Take to Heal?

A woman wearing a knee brace post acl surgery.

The ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is one of four major ligaments in the knee. ACL injuries are common among athletes, especially those who participate in sports that involve sudden stops and changes in direction, such as soccer, basketball, and football. However, ACL injuries can also occur in non-athletes due to accidents or falls. When…

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ACL vs MCL Tear: What’s the Difference?

acl tear in basketball player

Two of the most frequently encountered knee injuries are tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the medial collateral ligament (MCL). While both injuries involve ligament damage and can result in pain and instability, they differ in their causes, symptoms, and treatment approaches. In this guide, we’ll explore the key differences between ACL and…

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