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An anterior cruciate ligament injury is extreme stretching or tearing of the anterior cruciate ligament(ACL) in the knee. A tear may be partial or complete.Cruciate ligament injury- anterior; ACL injury; Knee injury- an... |
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Symptoms
A"popping" sound at the time of injury Knee swelling within 6 hours of injury Severe pain.
Causes
ACL tears may be due to contact or non-contact injuries. A blow to the side of the knee, which can occur during a foo...
Treatments
An ACL injury should be treated with: A splintElevating the joint (above the level of the heart)IcePain relievers suc...
Prevention
Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Several women's college sports programs have reduced ACL te...
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