Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries

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ACL Injury
An ACL injury is a common knee problem seen in athletes. When an athlete sustains an ACL injury, a decision must be made about treatment and whether or not anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is needed.

ACL Reconstruction
ACL reconstruction can be done with several different graft choices. These include patellar tendon, hamstring tendon, and donor tissue (allograft). Each of these graft choices has advantages and disadvantages for ACL reconstruction.

ACL Reconstruction
An ACL reconstruction is a major procedure that replaces the injured anterior cruciate ligament with a graft. Do you need to have an ACL reconstruction? Learn more here about ACL surgery.