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How does injury occur to the anterior cruciate ligament?

April 26, 2017anterior cruciate injury ligament occur

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How does injury occur to the anterior cruciate ligament?

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ACL tears can occur either from contact or non-contact injury. Contact injuries involve a direct blow to the knee, often with damage to other ligaments as well. Non-contact injuries are the source of over 70 percent of ACL ruptures. They usually occur during deceleration or pivoting of the knee.