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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Cruciate ligament injury - anterior; ACL injury; Knee injury - anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Symptoms:

Early symptoms:

  • A "pop" sound at the time of injury
  • Severe pain
  • Knee swelling within 6 hours of injury

Late symptoms:

  • Knee joint instability
  • Arthritis
Arthroscopy
Arthroscopy
ACL degrees
ACL degrees
ACL injury
ACL injury
Normal knee anatomy
Normal knee anatomy
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury
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