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.
Expert reconstruction and repair of the ACL and other knee ligaments for athletes and active individuals. Dr. Markman offers anatomic, minimally invasive techniques and graft choices tailored to your sport and lifestyle, often combined with regenerative therapies for faster healing.
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.
