Anterior and posterior cruciate ligament tears can be some of the most devastating types of knee injuries, often requiring surgery and months of physical rehabilitation. Protecting these ligaments involves strengthening the muscles in the legs,...
The anterior cruciate ligament, also called the ACL, is one of the four ligaments that connect the bones of the knee joint and keep it stable. ACL strains and ruptures can occur as a result of sports or other athletics, since rotational muscles in...
The knee joint is composed of four bones and four main stabilizing ligaments. Two of these ligaments are the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament, which run diagonally in front and behind the knee joint. Cruciate ligament...
An injury to your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as your ACL, is an extremely dangerous injury. It is one that can take months, even years to fully recover from. A serious ACL injury often requires surgery and the surgery requires intense...
The ACL is the anterior cruciate ligament. It is one of four main ligaments of the knee that helps prevent the tibia (a lower leg bone) from moving forward. It is one of the ligaments responsible for attaching the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia....
The anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL, has a very important job. It's one of the four main ligaments that hold your leg bones together at the knee. Unfortunately, the ACL is also one of the most commonly injured parts of the knee....
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four important ligaments of the knee joint. Together, they connect and stabilize the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone). The ACL crosses the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) in the center of...
The PCL originates from the anterior medial wall of the intercondylar notch. It courses backwards (posterior) to insert upon the tibia. The ACL and PCL cross in the middle of the knee, which is why they are called "cruciate" ligaments. The PCL...
When the ACL tears, you can't repair it just by stitching it up. It would be like trying to sew up the ends of two mops together. The only exception is in pediatric patients. Sometimes their ligament doesn't tear, but pulls a chip of bone off...
The anterior cruciate ligament prevents your tibia, or shin bone, from shifting ahead of the femur, or thigh bone, keeps the tibia at the correct angle relative to the femur and prevents excess tibial rotation. ACL tears, which occur when you...
A sprain is an injury that causes one or more ligaments to stretch or tear. Ligaments connect the bones in your joints, so a ligament sprain can make a joint unstable and increase the risk of further injury. The anterior cruciate ligament -- also...
The knee is composed of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons.The ligaments connect the bones of the knee together and keep the knee stable. A ligament injury can occur when a person makes sudden accelerates in running, twists the knee or lands...
Hyperextension of the tendons in your knee may result in injury that requires rest, surgical intervention or physical therapy. Knowing what causes hyperextension of the knee ligaments can help you avoid behavior that may lead to such an injury....
Your knee is one of the strongest joints in your body because it is supported by strong ligaments and tendons, which keep the bones in place. However, the regular and often excessive strain it comes under -- from bearing your body weight and...
Anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, injuries affect the ligament in your knee responsible for controlling forward shift of your shin bone relative to your thigh bone, according to eOrthopod.com. When the ligament is injured your knee can become...
The anterior cruciate ligament is a primary support mechanism in the knee, providing stability when balancing, pushing off and pivoting. A torn ACL requires surgical repair and may take months to recover. For athletes eager to get back to playing,...
Your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the four ligaments that connect the bones in your knee joints. The ACL is also one of the most injured ligaments in the knee. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, an estimated...
Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee, or ACL, are one of the most common serious knee injuries sustained by competitive athletes. According to an article in the "American Journal of Sports Medicine more than 70 percent of the ACL...
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, stretches from the femur, or thigh bone, to the tibia, the larger of the two shin bones. The ACL accounts for 85 percent of the force that prevents anterior translation in the knee, which means that athletic...
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a broad ligament located in the knee. The functions of the ACL are to prevent knee hyperextension, stabilize the knee and control rotation. Common injuries to the ACL include a tear or a complete rupture....
Ligaments in the skeletal system are composed of connective tissue containing collagen and elastic fibers. Ligaments may be narrow, thick, thin or triangular in shape and form. These tough fibrous cords surround and bind joints together, providing...
There are four main ligaments in the knee joint: lateral collateral ligament, anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament. These ligaments give strength to the knee joint, and when torn, can take several...
ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, injuries of the knee are common among certain types of athletes, and may require surgery to restore full function of your knee. According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, football, basketball and...
Knee injuries are commonplace among athletes such as football players and wrestlers. However, ACL injuries are considered more rare. Indeed, wrestlers can and do continue after ACL surgery. More than a few collegiate wrestlers have done so. It is...
Your anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is a type of connective tissue inside your knee joint that helps provide knee stability. Injuries to the ACL are fairly common in people who participate in sports and activities that generate significant...
Hyperextension of the knee occurs when your knee is straightened beyond the joint's normal range. Essentially, the joint bends backwards potentially leading to bruising, swelling, pain and soft tissue damage. The ligaments of your knee -- the...
The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is vital for athletes, especially in sports that require starting and stopping. There are some players who can function without an ACL and still play effectively, even in the demanding running and cutting...
The knee, as the largest and most complex joint of your body, is extremely vulnerable to injuries. Bearing your body weight places a great deal of force on your knee. Adding motion, especially landing after being airborne, magnifies the force up...
The incidence of knee injuries among women is increasing at a higher rate than men, according to the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma. The rising numbers of females participating in high level competitions is likely a...
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