ACL tears often require surgery, but until recently repair of the torn ligament hasn't been possible. New ACL repair techniques are being developed.

ACL and MCL tears in the knee sometimes cause similar symptoms but have very different treatments. Learn about these injuries, which can occur in combination.

An ACL injury or tear is a condition caused by damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee during sports or vehicular accidents and causes pain, swelling and instability.

Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MDMedically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD Pain in the back (posterior) portion of the knee is relatively common. Many things could be to blame, ...

Intra-articular anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) cysts are rare, the pathogenesis remains unknown, with trauma often implicated. Often asymptomatic, incidental MRI findings, 11% produce symptoms such ...

Knee MRI, Arhro-MRI and Arthro-CT after meniscal suture. See the hypersignal in T2 (left) and the penetration of the contrast medium (middle and right pictures).

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help your healthcare provider find the source of your knee problem. Compared to a normal knee, an MRI of an abnormal knee will show telltale problems such as fluid ...

Evidence mounts that the anterior cruciate ligament may heal without surgery, but the long-term outcomes are only beginning to be evaluated.

Research finds the knee may have a better ability to heal than previously thought, and suggests that some patients may be better off without surgery.

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee is a common injury occurring mostly in young athletic individuals taking part in pivoting, cutting and jumping sports. It is demonstrated by ...

Background: Past studies found that an increased lateral femoral condyle ratio is associated with anterior cruciate ligament injuries, but it is not clear if there is a link between MRI-measured ...

Certain types of sports injuries can cause your ACL to stretch or tear. Find out how it happens and how it's treated.