This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

In December 2001, the U.N. Security Council approved the deployment of a peacekeeping force known as the International Security Assistance Force.1 North Atlantic Treaty Organization control of forces ...

It's an athlete's worst fear. Hearing a loud "pop" and feeling severe pain are usually the first signs you've torn your anterior cruciate ligament, also known as the ACL. The ACL connects your shin ...

A torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common knee injury, particularly among athletes in sports involving sudden changes in direction, and it can range from a mild stretch to a complete tear.

An ACL injury occurs when the anterior cruciate ligament, which connects your thighbone to your shinbone, stretches beyond its limits and tears. More than 70% of ACL injuries occur without contact ...

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear often causes a loud “pop,” followed by pain and major knee swelling. It’s common in sports with pivoting, twisting, jumping, or sudden direction changes.

Objectives Evaluate the natural course of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) healing on MRI within 5 years of acute ACL rupture and compare 2-year and 5-year outcomes based on healing status and ...

Background: Both non-thermal ultrasound and exercise are commonly prescribed treatment modalities in acute muscle injuries, but few data on the effects of healing of these modalities at microscopic ...