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An anterior cruciate ligament injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete. |
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Symptoms
Early symptoms: A "popping" sound at the time of injury; Severe pain; Knee swelling within 6 hours of injury. Late sy...
Causes
ACL tears may be due to contact or non-contact injuries. A blow to the side of the knee, which can occur during a foo...
Treatments
An ACL injury should be treated with a splint, ice, elevation of the joint (above the level of the heart), and pain r...
Prevention
Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Several women's collegiate sports programs have reduced ACL ...
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