Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury Definition

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An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is a tear in the ACL ligament. The ACL is located in the middle of the knee joint and connects the lower leg bone to the thigh bone. It stabilizes the knee by preventing the thigh bone from sliding too far forward at the knee.

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