ACL
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a crucial component of knee stability, playing a vital role in controlling rotational movements and preventing the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur. Our series of blogs delves into the intricate anatomy of the ACL, its essential functions, and the latest research on maintaining ligament health and optimizing athletic performance.
Subscribe to the BlogSub-surgical Knee ACL Instability Can Go Undetected
A physician explains how subtle laxity in the knee ACL ligament can go undetected on MRI and examination, but can cause significant ongoing knee problems like more arthritis, pain, and swelling.
Meniscus Tears found at time of ACL Surgery: Leaving them Alone seems to Work Just Fine
A doctor discusses why cutting our pieces of the knee meniscus during partial meniscus surgery may cause more problems such as arthritis.
Placing Cells with Accuracy: ACL Tightening without Surgery
A doctor discusses how a torn, loose, or lax ACL ligament can be treated without surgery. Replace the ACL? More Research
A doctor reviews research that shows that ACL surgery may or may not prevent arthritis.
Is the Knee Normal after Successful ACL Surgery?
A doctor discusses research suggesting that your knee may never be completely normal after knee ACL replacement surgery.
Knee Stem Cell Injection in a Cyclist and Runner with a Meniscus Deficient Knee with ACL Laxity
A doctor discusses the results from a cyclist and runner who had failed knee meniscus surgery and finally found success through non-surgical injections of his own stem cells into the knee.
Treatment of Loose and Stretched ACL with Stem Cell Injection
A doctor discusses how stem cells injections may be used to treat a loose ACL ligament instead of more invasive orthopedic surgery to replace the ACL ligament in the knee. Do you need knee ACL surgery for a partial tear?
A doctor discusses non-surgical treatments for knee ACL tears as well as injections that may help the ligament heal. 
