ACL Injuries (Care of the Young Athlete)

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Patient Education| 2021 ACL Injuries (Care of the Young Athlete) Views Icon Views Article contents Figures & tables Video Audio Supplementary Data Share Icon Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Tools Icon Tools Get Permissions Cite Icon Cite Search Site Citation ACL Injuries (Care of the Young Athlete). Pediatric Patient Education 2021; 10.1542/peo_document268 Download citation file: Ris (Zotero) Reference Manager EasyBib Bookends Mendeley Papers EndNote RefWorks BibTex toolbar search nav search search input Search input auto suggest search filter All AAP SitesAll PublicationsPediatric Patient Education Search Advanced Search Subjects: Care of the Young Athlete Topics: anterior cruciate ligament, anterior cruciate ligament injuries, anterior cruciate ligament rupture, athlete, jumping, knee joint, play behavior, sports, joint meniscus The ACL is the ligament that connects the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) inside the knee joint. Ligaments are tough, non-stretchable fibers that hold bones together. The ACL, along with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and menisci (cartilages), helps keep the knee stable and helps protect the knee from shifting, rotating, and hyperextending during running, jumping, or landing. ACL tears can occur from forceful contact to the front or outer part of the knee or from the knee twisting or hyperextending. An ACL tear is usually associated with sudden knee pain and a sense of the knee giving way. Commonly, those with an ACL tear feel a “pop” in the knee when they are injured. Swelling often occurs within 24 hours. While there may be pain, restricted motion, and a feeling of looseness in the knee,... Copyright © 20102010American Academy of Pediatrics You do not currently have access to this content.