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What is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and how is it injured?

April 26, 2017ACL anterior cruciate ligament

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What is the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) and how is it injured?

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The ACL is one of four ligaments in the knee joint and provides stability to the knee and minimizes stress across the joint. Overstretching the ACL may cause the ACL to tear. Movements such as sudden stops, twisting, or a “blow” to the front of the knee can cause the ACL to overstretch. Instability, pain and swelling can be a sign of a tear in the ACL.