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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

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What is the ACL? TheACL is one of four major ligaments inside the knee that is responsible for maintaining stability of the knee during certain activities....

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Most Recently Shared on February 20, 2011 at 6:07 pm By:

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RT @hjluks: Anterior Cruciate Ligament http://t.co/AVs96Lr Just watched someone tear their ACL :-( #hcsm #knee #pm101

1 year ago...

No Mo! Yankees Great Mariano Rivera Suffers Possible Career-Ending Injury : The Two-Way : NPR

npr.org — “The greatest "closer" in Major League Baseball was chasing a fly ball during batting practice when he tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.View full resource at npr.org

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The outcome at 15 years of endoscopic a... [J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2012] - PubMed - NCBI

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Most Recently Shared on April 29, 2012 at 6:10 pm By:

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The outcome at 15 years of endoscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring tendon autograft... http://t.co/6RMwkSmS

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Knee injuries focus of area study | The Post and Courier - Charleston, South Carolina

postandcourier.com — “You've seen it on television too many times. A running back takes a handoff, absorbs a vicious hit to the knee and crumples to the ground. Trainers run to examine the injured football player as the painful blow is replayed in slow motion. The player has suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament....View full resource at postandcourier.com

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Knee surgery on kids less risky than thought

philly.com — “Years ago, when children tore an anterior cruciate ligament, the conventional wisdom was to delay surgery until their bones were nearly finished growing. A new study from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia suggests it is better to go ahead with surgery after all, because a delay may lead to other types of injury.View full resource at philly.com

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Quadriceps function in anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knees exercising with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and cryotherapy: a randomized controlled study

cre.sagepub.com — “Quadriceps function in anterior cruciate ligament-deficient knees exercising with transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and cryotherapy: a randomized controlled studyView full resource at cre.sagepub.com

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Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 11:45 am By:

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TENS wouldn't be substantially beneficial for ACL deficient knee joints. Focus should be on balance/proprioception: http://t.co/LsXUOUZl

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In Children With ACL Injuries, Surgery Delay Can Cause Irreparable Meniscus Tears

medicalnewstoday.com — “For children aged 14 and under, delaying reconstructive surgery for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries may raise their risk of further injury, according to a new study by pediatric orthopaeView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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In Children With ACL Injuries, Surgery Delay Can Cause Irreparable Meniscus Tears http://t.co/Y4FyqN3x #pediatrics

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Following ACL Injuries, Amateur Football Players Not Always Keen On Returning To Play

medicalnewstoday.com — “Despite the known success rates of reconstructive Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) surgery, the number of high school and collegiate football players returning to play may not be as high as anticiView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Following ACL Injuries, Amateur Football Players Not Always Keen On Returning To Play http://t.co/1DSNqTUk #bones #orthopedics

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Direction For Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured Knee Treatments Provided By New Data

medicalnewstoday.com — “Primary Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction improves quality of life and sports functionality for athletes, according to research presented at the American Orthopaedic Society for SporView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Direction For Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injured Knee Treatments Provided By New Data http://t.co/vNpkjY1w #bones #orthopedics

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ACL Reconstruction Delay In Children May Lead To Higher Rates Of Associated Knee Injuries

medicalnewstoday.com — “Kids treated more than 150 days after an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury have higher rates of other knee injuries, including medial meniscal tears, say researchers presenting at the AmericView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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ACL Reconstruction Delay In Children May Lead To Higher Rates Of Associated Knee Injuries http://t.co/RAMCsf08 #pediatrics

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Steep Learning Curve For Surgeons Who Perform ACL Reconstructions Identified By Study

medicalnewstoday.com — “Patients who have their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed by surgeons who have performed less than 60 surgeries are roughly four to five times more likely to undergo a subsequent ACLView full resource at medicalnewstoday.com

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Steep Learning Curve For Surgeons Who Perform ACL Reconstructions Identified By Study http://t.co/MxMhxDjh #medicalstudent

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears - HSS.edu - HSS

hss.edu — “ACL Tears: With every movement of the knee, from a simple step forward in line to an ice skater?s leap, a complicated network of tendons and ligaments help stabilize and support this major joint. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tears - HSSView full resource at hss.edu

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Most Recently Shared on January 10, 2012 at 9:23 pm By:

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Many people w torn #ACL treated with conservative measures continue to lead an active lifestyle. Read more: http://t.co/iBwxDvXN #HSStips

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention Training in Female Athletes

sph.sagepub.com — “Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Prevention Training in Female AthletesView full resource at sph.sagepub.com

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Most Recently Shared on January 8, 2012 at 12:21 am By:

Partial Anterior Cruciate Ligament ( ACL ) Tears - Howard J. Luks, MD

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Warm-ups cut sports injuries in teen girls: study | Workers Comp, Car Accident, Slip and Fall Doctors

painandinjury.com — “Warm-ups cut sports injuries in teen girls: study | Workers Comp, Car Accident, Slip and Fall DoctorsView full resource at painandinjury.com

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Knee Operations Can Lead To Other Injuries

sciencedaily.com — “Operating on an anterior cruciate ligament injury can lead to other damage to the knee and to changes that remain a full year after the first injury. If an operation is to be carried out, the patient may have to rest his/her knee longer than would have been necessary without an operation. "If operated young soccer players return to play after just a few months, the risk of osteoarthritis development in the knee will increase in the long term" says the researcher.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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