ACL injury - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 1, 2022 · An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia).
Anterior cruciate ligament - Wikipedia
WEBThe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of a pair of cruciate ligaments (the other being the posterior cruciate ligament) in the human knee. The two ligaments are called " cruciform " ligaments, as they are arranged in a crossed formation.
ACL injury: Symptoms, treatment, and recovery - Medical News Today
WEBJul 25, 2019 · The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is part of the knee. Damage to the ACL is one of the more common, serious, and painful knee injuries. Three bones — the shinbone, thighbone, and the...
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) - Physiopedia
WEBThe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a band of dense connective tissue which courses from the femur to the tibia. It consists of type I (90%) and type III collagen [1]. The length of ACL ranges from 27 to 38 mm and the width from 10 to 12 mm. The cross-section area measures approximately 44 mm sq [1].
Anterior cruciate ligament: Anatomy and function | Kenhub
WEBOct 30, 2023 · The primary function of the ACL is to prevent posterior displacement of the femur on a fixed tibia or anterior displacement of the tibia on the femur. Additionally, during flexion, the ACL limits posterior rolling of the femoral condyles on the tibial plateau.
ACL Tear & Injury: Symptoms & Recovery - Cleveland Clinic
WEBAn ACL tear is an injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee. The recovery time is usually six to nine months after surgery.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries - OrthoInfo - AAOS
WEBOne of the most common knee injuries is an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) sprain or tear. Partial tears of the anterior cruciate ligament are rare; most ACL injuries are complete or near complete tears.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury or Tear
WEBAn ACL injury or tear is a condition caused by damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee during sports or vehicular accidents and causes pain, swelling and instability.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) - Structure and Biomechanical ...
WEBGross Anatomy. Insertion to the lateral femoral condyle. Femoral Attachment. The ACL is a band-like structure of dense connective tissues. The ACL is attached to a fossa on the posterior aspect of the medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle.
ACL injury - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
WEBDec 1, 2022 · The injury is causing your knee to buckle during everyday activities. During ACL reconstruction, the surgeon removes the damaged ligament and replaces it with a segment of tendon — tissue similar to a ligament that connects muscle to bone. This replacement tissue is called a graft.