When the ACL is injured it can cause pain, swelling and a feeling of the knee 'giving way', making it difficult to bear weight or participate in activities - particularly sport. Scenarios that commonly lead to ACL injuries in football include rapid directional changes and landing after heading the ball.

The NFL has implemented rule changes in recent seasons aimed at reducing lower-body injuries, including the ban on hip-drop tackles. Still, experts say the nature of the sport, built on speed, power, and rapid changes in direction, means ACL injuries remain a risk.

Dr. Sherwin Ho answers the question: 'What Happens During ACL Surgery?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: What, exactly, will happen during surgery for an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? Answer: Surgery for ACL tears or to reconstruct the anterior ...

Correspondence to Eleonor Svantesson, Department of Orthopedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, SE-431 80, Sweden; eleonor.svantesson{at}outlook.com Objective To present an overview of the ...

The reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has long represented a cornerstone in the surgical management of knee instability, particularly among athletes. In recent years, however, the role of the anterolateral ligament (ALL) has garnered ...

Dr. Sherwin Ho answers the question: 'Returning to Sports After an ACL Injury?' July 1, 2009— -- Question: When can I return to sports after an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury? Answer: This obviously is a very common question following ...

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Research Foundation Sports Medicine Biodynamics Center and Human Performance Laboratory, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a devastating injury that puts an athlete at high risk of ...

LSU Tigers head coach Lane Kiffin sends message to Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes after suffering major knee injury.