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What is the ACL? The ACL is the common name for the anterior cruciate ligament. The ACL is one of the four major ligaments of the knee.
ACL injuries The ACL is one of the most commonly injured knee ligaments. For instance, ACL injuries sustained by athletes are a commonplace. The ACL is usually torn during sudden dislocation, tortion (twisting), or hyperextension of the knee. Torn ACLs are regularly seen in football, hockey, skiing, skating and basketball because of the enormous amount of pressure the knee must withstand.
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