ABCs of: ACL Tears

The anterior cruciate ligament is an important stabiliser of the knee joint as it is the primary resistance to forward movement of the tibia relative to the femur. ACL tears are very common to the knee joint with a prevalence of 30 cases per 100 000 per year.

Post author By Chamath Gunawardena
Post date 21st Aug 2021

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