Important Safety Information

Are You Suffering From a Knee Injury?

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are extremely common in both children and adults.1,2

If you have any of the following symptoms, it may be time to talk to a doctor about ACL surgery:

  • Heard or felt a "pop" in the knee

  • Pain, swelling, warmth, and/or redness

  • Trouble moving your knee or putting weight on it

What Is an ACL Injury?

Injuries to the ACL are common and can be the result of pivoting quickly, landing awkwardly, or stopping suddenly.3 If you tear your ACL, you most likely need surgery. Tear location, age, activity level, and other factors determine the type of treatment needed.

Important things to know about ACL injuries:

The quicker you see a doctor, the more potential treatment options you will have. If diagnosed with an ACL tear, your doctor will use many factors to customize a treatment plan, including your age, activity level, post-op goals, tear location, etc.

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What Is an ACL Injury?

Injuries to the ACL are common and can be the result of pivoting quickly, landing awkwardly, or stopping suddenly.3 If you tear your ACL, you most likely need surgery. Tear location, age, activity level, and other factors determine the type of treatment needed.

Important things to know about ACL injuries:

The quicker you see a doctor, the more potential treatment options you will have. If diagnosed with an ACL tear, your doctor will use many factors to customize a treatment plan, including your age, activity level, post-op goals, tear location, etc.

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Treatment Options

Surgical treatment for ACL injuries includes minimally invasive ACL repair and reconstruction. Depending on your specific situation, your doctor will recommend either an ACL repair or ACL reconstruction, and may also suggest supporting procedures designed to help with healing and reduce the risk of reinjury.

For Adult Patients

For Pediatric Patients (10 Years of Age and Above)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Surgeons answer your questions about ACL injuries, treatment options, and more.

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