The medial collateral ligament (MCL) connects the top of the shinbone (lower leg bone) to the bottom of the thighbone (upper leg bone). When you are standing up, the MCL is along the left side of your right knee and along the right side of your left knee. Whereas the ACL and PCL (anterior cruciate…
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What You Can Expect After an ACL Repair
One of the most common knee injuries, both sports-related and not, is an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear. When this soft tissue is torn, it can discourage a lot of knee functionality and movement. An ACL repair may be needed, especially if an individual is looking to get back into athletics or physical activities. If…
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Sports Medicine for ACL Tears
When it comes to sports injuries, one of the most common has to do with the knees. Of the estimated sports injuries each year in the United States, 200,000 are related to the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) and an estimated 95,000 of those injuries are ACL ruptures, but not all of these are kid injuries,…
Stem Cell Therapy and ACL Repairs
ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears and sprains are some of the most frequent forms of knee injury. This is especially true of athletes, who often compete in demanding sports events and may stop, change directions or pivot, placing a great deal of strain on the knee. The ACL is one of the main ligaments that…
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What is An ACL Tear, and How is It Treated?
If you ever had any sort of injury, especially a knee injury, you probably appreciate how your knees power you through various sports and activities: kicking, jumping, running, and pivoting. To avoid knee injuries, it helps to understand how your knees work and what you can do to protect or support them. What’s in a Knee?…
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