ACL Injuries

You've likely heard of someone who has torn their ACL, but what does that mean? Learn about this ligament injury and what's involved with surgery and rehab.

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Pre-Op ACL Physical Therapy Exercises

Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT

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Pre-Op Physical Therapy for ACL Sprains

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

ACL Repair: Surgical Treatment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Knee Arthritis Is Likely to Develop After ACL Tear

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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ACL Tears: Symptoms, Causes Diagnosis, and Treatment

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Signs and Symptoms of an ACL Tear

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Physical Therapy After an ACL Tear in Your Knee

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

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How to Jump and Land Properly to Prevent ACL Injuries

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Athletic invasive knee surgery, repairing ligaments

ACL Patellar Tendon, Hamstring, or Donor Graft Options

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

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When Does a Partial ACL Tear Require Surgery?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Should I Wear a Knee Brace After ACL Surgery?

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

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Re-Tearing an ACL After Surgical Reconstruction

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

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How to Prevent ACL Injury With a Strengthening Routine

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

Athletic invasive knee surgery, repairing ligaments

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Definition

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Lachman Test for an ACL Tear

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

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ACL Tears and Surgery in Adults

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Arthrofibrosis With Joint Pain and Stiffness

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

Prevent ACL injuries

Neuromuscular Training for the Prevention of ACL Tears

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction Surgery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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How Long Does ACL Tear Surgery Recovery Take?

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

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ACL Surgery: Overview

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Risks of ACL Surgery and Ligament Reconstruction

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Determining the Need for Surgery After ACL Tear

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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ACL Tears in Professional Athletes

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Tom Brady Injury—ACL Tear

By Jonathan Cluett, MD

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Rehabilitate Your ACL With These Exercises

Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD

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ACL Surgery: Recovery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

ACL Reconstruction Surgery and Rehabilitation

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Treating an Infected Knee After ACL Surgery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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8 Exercises for ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Rehab

Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT

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ACL Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

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Should Your Child Have ACL Surgery?

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

ACL Tears Are More Common in Women and Girls

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD