An ACL tear can feel like a life-changing injury, disrupting activities and altering daily routines. Whether you tore your ACL during a basketball game or while hiking, the pain is real. You might be wondering, “Who can help me recover from this injury?” One common question is whether a sports medicine physician is the right…
ACL injuries
When To See a Specialist When You get an ACL Tear
Knee injuries can sideline you from your favorite activities for weeks, months, or even years. If you’ve recently suffered an ACL tear, you won’t be able to put weight on your knee. Also, you will likely need crutches to get around. Early diagnosis and treatment are critical to a full recovery. What Is an ACL…
Common Causes of an ACL Tear
An ACL tear is a painful injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. It is one of the two ligaments crossing in the shape of an “X” in the center of your knee, and the other is the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Together, they connect your thighbone (the bone in your upper…