Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Prevention & Expectations (ACL Injury)

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury

Alternate Names : ACL Injury

Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What can be done to prevent the injury?

Muscular conditioning and agility training before the athletic season can help prevent the injury. Proper footwear and properly adjusted ski bindings are very important.

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Author: John A.K. Davies, MD
Reviewer: Warren Katz, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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