A torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is a common knee injury, particularly among athletes and people who exercise or lead active lifestyles. This knee injury can cause pain, swelling, and loss of motion in the knee, making normal day-to-day activities difficult or impossible. If the ligament [Read More]
ACL Tear
Injuries to the ACL Knee Ligament
The knee is the junction of three bones: the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and patella (kneecap). These are held together by muscles, cartilage, and ligaments – including the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL. Ligaments are strong bands of connective, slightly flexible tissue that attach [Read More]
ACL vs. PCL Tear
Knee injuries are among the most common sports and general orthopedic injuries – and the most likely to keep you on the sidelines for an extended period of time. That’s because the knee is the largest joint and also one of the most complicated in your body – enabling you to flex, bend and rotate [Read More]
