
One of the most common problems involving the knee joint is an anterior
cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The anterior cruciate ligament
is one of four ligaments that are critical to the
stability of the knee joint.
The ACL is made of tough fibrous
material and functions to control excessive motion by limiting joint
mobility. Of the four major ligaments of the knee, the ACL injury is
the most common knee ligament injury.
How does an ACL tear occur?
An ACL tear is usually a sports-related injury. About 80% of sports-related ACL tears are "non-contact" injuries. This means that the injury occurs without the contact of another player, such as a tackle in football. Most often ACL tears occur when pivoting or landing from a jump. The knee gives-out from under you when the ACL is torn.Female athletes are known to have a higher risk of injuring their ACL (anterior cruciate ligament), while participating in competitive sports. Unfortunately, understanding why women are more prone to ACL injury is unclear. There are some suggestions it is biomechanical, strength and hormonally related.
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