Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD ACL surgery involves reconstructing an injured anterior cruciate ligament using a tendon graft that comes from either a deceased donor or the patient ...

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is probably the most important or key ligament in our knee. It really is the crucial ligament of our knee, acting as a main hinge joint and providing ...

Surgery for ACL tears or to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament has come a long way in the last 15 years. We do the surgery arthroscopically, in other words we don't have to open up your ...

Athletes face tough decisions after ACL injuries: use their own tissue or donor grafts? Both have risks, and many carry the ...

As young athletes continue to grow stronger and more competitive, doctors are seeing a rise in pediatric ACL injuries. Dr.

In 1995, it was reported that 60,000 to 75,000 anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructions were being performed annually in the United States. Successful long-term results are achieved in 75% ...

Logan Costa has suffered a complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee. Very bad news arrives for ...

A new study has found a novel, non-surgical method that is very effective at healing a common sporting injury, rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament or ACL. The method could be a way to help ...

We know of ACL injuries from pro athletes. However, non-athletes suffer them often, too, and most don't involve direct contact. Reconstructive surgery is effective, though not always necessary for ...