Is surgery always the answer for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most important of four strong ligaments connecting the bones of the knee joint. An ACL tear most often occurs during sporting activities when an athlete suddenly pivots causing excessive rotational forces on the ligament. Other mechanisms that can cause an ACL tear include severe trauma and work injuries. Individuals who experience ACL tears usually describe a feeling of the joint giving out, or buckling–patients also often say they hear a “pop.” Read more.
