Who should have Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction surgery?
People often tear the ACL by changing direction rapidly, slowing down from running, or landing from a jump.When you twist your knee or fall on it, you can tear a stabilizing ligament that connects your thighbone to the shinbone. An anterior cruciate ligament unravels like a braided rope when it’s torn and does not heal on its own. Young people (age 15-25) who participate in basketball and other sports that require pivoting are especially vulnerable. You might hear a popping noise when your ACL tears. Your knee gives-out and soon begins to hurt and swell.
