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ACL Tears: Why Are Women More Susceptible? - Dr. Mullen

By Dr. Daniel J. Mullen
Created 06/17/2010 - 16:06

Dr. Mullen explains why women are more likely to injure their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and shares if wearing high heels increase the risk of an ACL tear. Dr. Mullen is an orthopedic surgeon at Baywood Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona.

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