A knee sprain is an injury of the ligaments, the tough bands of fibrous tissue that connect the bones of the upper and lower leg at the knee joint. The knee joint has four major ligaments.
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) - The ACL and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) bridge the inside of the knee joint, forming an "X" pattern that stabilizes the knee against front-to-back and back-to-front forces. The ACL typically sprains during one of the following...
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An injury to either or both knees causing pain and/or disability.The legs, especially the knees, are the most injury-prone parts of the body. Knee... Read more »
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