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Acl Tear

Health Encyclopedia: Anterior Cruciate Ligament (Acl) Injury

Definition

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.

Alternative Names

Cruciate ligament injury - anterior; ACL injury; Knee injury - anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

Considerations

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

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...(a meniscus tear) -- can cause pain on the inside or outside of the knee joint. Torn ligament (ACL tear) -- can cause pain and instability of the knee. Strain or sprain --... Read more »

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