Dec 12, 2024 · Some people who tear their ACL need to have surgery to repair the damage. Find out what's involved in the procedure and what you can expect during recovery.

Successful anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is dependent on a number of factors including: patient selection, surgical technique, postoperative rehabilitation, and associated secondary restraint …

Jul 17, 2024 · ACL reconstruction is the current standard-of-care surgical treatment for ACL tears. This procedure typically uses a graft, or a piece of tissue, that is placed in the knee to replace the torn …

Once the ACL tears, it has usually sustained enough damage that attempts to surgically repair it are not successful. Consequently, better results are obtained if the ACL is surgically replaced or …

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACL reconstruction) is a surgical tissue graft replacement of the anterior cruciate ligament, located in the knee, to restore its function after an injury. [1]

Nov 18, 2025 · Recover from ACL surgery with our step-by-step guide to the 7 key stages of ACL reconstruction recovery.

Postoperative rehabilitation after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is essential for restoring strength and function and promoting return to sport while minimizing risk of reinjury. The recovery …

Feb 5, 2025 · The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of four primary ligaments that provides stability to the knee joint. If the ACL is torn, surgery may be needed to restore knee function. ACL surgery …

Apr 24, 2023 · ACL reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the ligament in the center of your knee. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) connects your shin bone (tibia) to your thigh bone (femur).

Nov 27, 2025 · Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is a widely performed surgical procedure that helps restore stability and function to the knee after an injury. Since the ACL is crucial for knee …