The ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is an important ligament that provides stability to the knee. It plays a crucial role when making sudden stops while running, changing direction, cutting, pivoting or jumping.
Risk factors for an ACL injury include being female (possibly due to differences in anatomy and hormonal influences), sports such as skiing, soccer, basketball, or poor conditioning.
If your physician okays walking after an ACL tear, you should avoid turning, twisting, or pivoting on the knee. This can lead to buckling or giving way of the knee and adding damage to the knee cartilage. It should also be noted that people diagnosed with a torn ACL are at a higher risk for developing knee osteoarthritis, which can severely limit activities and quality of life.
For athletes and those with active lifestyles, getting the ACL surgically reconstructed may be necessary without which they could not return to their game or previous level of activity.
The knee is a very complex structure consisting of many ligaments, tendons, cartilage, bones, and other soft tissues working together in harmony. Any suspected injury to the ACL should be evaluated by your doctor or an orthopedic knee specialist for appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
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