A torn ACL, which stands for anterior cruciate ligament, is a common and serious knee injury. These injuries can happen to athletes and anyone who stays active. Picking the right doctor for your ACL reconstruction is very important. Your decision will not only affect how well the surgery goes but also how smoothly you recover…
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The Difference Between an ACL Tear and a PCL Tear
The knees are held together and stabilized by two major ligaments: the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). They cross each other forming an “X” in the middle of the knee – the ACL is in front, and the PCL is in back. They each connect the tibia (shinbone) to the…