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Word! Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injuries
Say: an-TEER-ee-ur KRU-shee-ate LIG-uh-ment IN-juh-rees
The ACL is one of four ligaments in your knee. You'll find it behind your kneecap, working to keep your knee stable and your shinbone from moving too far forward. An ACL injury happens when you tear this ligament and have trouble walking or playing sports.
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