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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

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

Prevention

Use proper techniques when playing sports or exercising. Several women's collegiate sports programs have reduced ACL tears through a training program that teaches athletes how to minimize the stress they place on their ACL.

Ency. home > Injury > A > Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury

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