Objectives Early protective motion (EPM) treatment, using a rigid functional knee brace for acute anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, has been reported to restore ACL function. This study aimed ...

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a strong band of connective tissue inside the knee joint that connects the femur ...

Argentina full-back Juan Cruz Mallia sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his right knee in the loss to England, ...

Get to know the factors that make women more vulnerable to ACL tears and how they can reduce their risk of knee injuries. Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tears: Internal Brace Is The Future Of ACL ...

A breakthrough could be coming in the way young people recover from surgery to reconstruct the anterior cruciate ligament ...

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 ...

A clinical trial by the University of Cincinnati examines the extended use of TXA to improve ACL surgery outcomes.

Dr. Sherwin Ho answers the question: 'Rehab Regimen For ACL Injuries?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: What is a proper rehabilitation regimen for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? Answer: ...

The knee can be thought of as having four ligaments holding it in place, one at each side to stop the bones sliding sideways and two crossing over in the middle to stop the bones sliding forwards and ...

Ligaments are bands of tough elastic tissue around your joints. They connect bone to bone, give your joints support, and limit their movement. You have ligaments around your knees, ankles, elbows, ...

An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear is an injury to the ligament in your knee that keeps your shinbone from sliding forward. The ACL stabilizes your knee, so tearing it either partially or ...