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Orthopedics
Hip & Knee
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.
Pre-Op ACL Physical Therapy Exercises
Medically reviewed by Mohamad Hassan, PT, DPT
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
Knee Arthritis Is Likely to Develop After ACL Tear
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
ACL Tears: Symptoms, Causes Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Signs and Symptoms of an ACL Tear
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Physical Therapy After an ACL Tear in Your Knee
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
How to Jump and Land Properly to Prevent ACL Injuries
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
ACL Patellar Tendon, Hamstring, or Donor Graft Options
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
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
Re-Tearing an ACL After Surgical Reconstruction
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
How to Prevent ACL Injury With a Strengthening Routine
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Definition
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Lachman Test for an ACL Tear
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
ACL Tears and Surgery in Adults
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Arthrofibrosis With Joint Pain and Stiffness
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Neuromuscular Training for the Prevention of ACL Tears
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Double Bundle ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
How Long Does ACL Tear Surgery Recovery Take?
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
ACL Surgery: Overview
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Risks of ACL Surgery and Ligament Reconstruction
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Determining the Need for Surgery After ACL Tear
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
ACL Tears in Professional Athletes
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Tom Brady Injury—ACL Tear
By Jonathan Cluett, MD
Rehabilitate Your ACL With These Exercises
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Cluett, MD
ACL Surgery: Recovery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
ACL Reconstruction Surgery and Rehabilitation
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Treating an Infected Knee After ACL Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
8 Exercises for ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Rehab
Medically reviewed by Laura Campedelli, PT, DPT
ACL Surgery: What to Expect on the Day of Surgery
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
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