Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

The femur (thigh bone) is the part that is mostly prone to the anterior cruciate ligament as well as tibia (shin bone) which has its main purpose as to prevent a forward sliding of the femur. The main purpose of the ACL is that to ensure that the knee is stable allowing movement which may involve rotation of the knee. Whenever the ACL is injured, then, the knee experiences swelling and pain as well. ACL tears can result to different types of injuries which include cartilage and arthritis tears. With its main purpose as stabilizing the knee, injuries to the ACL could result to less stability.

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