Surgery is the default treatment for ACL injuries in Australia. But it’s not the only way
- Written by: Anthony Nasser, Senior Lecturer in Physiotherapy, University of Technology Sydney
PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/ShutterstockThe anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is an important ligament in the knee. It runs from the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) and helps stabilise the knee joint.
Injuries to the ACL, often called a “tear” or a “rupture”, are common in sport. While a ruptured ACL has just...
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