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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)

Symptoms

Early symptoms:

  • A "pop" sound at the time of injury
  • Severe pain
  • Knee swelling within 6 hours of injury

Late symptoms:

  • Knee joint instability
  • Arthritis

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

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