Common Condition
Expert diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment in Dallas, Texas.
The ACL is a strong band inside your knee that keeps it from wobbling. It usually tears when you suddenly stop, twist, or land hard during sports. Other knee ligaments can tear at the same time.
Symptoms may vary depending on the location and severity of the condition:
Inability to straighten the knee completely.
Large effusion within hours of the injury.
Knee buckles during sports or stairs.
Audible “pop” at the time of injury followed by swelling.
