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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears account for approximately half of all knee injuries. This type of injury is common among athletes and can range from mild to severe, depending on the extent. Around 90-95% of ACL tears are non-contact injuries due to sudden stopping or cutting movements. However, proper diagnosis and treatment are crucial to…
Knee injuries can sideline you from your favorite activities for weeks, months, or even years. If you’ve recently suffered an ACL tear, you won’t be able to put weight on your knee. Also, you will likely need crutches to get around. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to a full recovery. What Is an ACL…
An ACL tear is a painful injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It is one of the two ligaments crossing in the shape of an “X” in the center of your knee, and the other is the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Together, they connect your thighbone (the bone in your upper…
An ACL tear is one of the most common knee injuries. It is caused by putting too much stress on the knee, such as sudden stopping, pivoting, or landing and is common among athletes who play various sports. This injury can negatively affect your athleticism and ability to do physical activities. Even mere day to…
The medial collateral ligament (MCL) connects the top of the shinbone (lower leg bone) to the bottom of the thighbone (upper leg bone). When you are standing up, the MCL is along the left side of your right knee and along the right side of your left knee. Whereas the ACL and PCL (anterior cruciate…
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