ACL tears are a common injury in the sports world – if you follow football or basketball, you probably know at least one player who has had this injury. However, you should know that ACL tears can happen to any one of us! Here is some information on this injury and how it is treated! What …
The ACL, or “anterior cruciate ligament,” is a ligament that makes up the knee, which also has bones, cartilage, and tendons. Other ligaments, including the MCL, LCL, and PCL, also make up the architecture of the knee. The ACL specifically runs across the middle of the knee to prevent the tibia from slipping out of …
In sports medicine, there are specific areas of the body that our team sees regularly that require treatment, repair, or reconstruction. Many sports that require twisting of the knees and legs see more ACL tears than other sports. The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the primary ligaments located in the knee. It …
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Hearing of an ACL injury can be scary. However, not everyone will experience long-term issues because of their ACL injury. Thanks to continued advancements in sports medicine, our team of professionals in San Antonio and Schertz, TX can help. Patients with a moderate to severe ACL injury may need to make some decisions in regards …
The ACL, or anterior cruciate ligament, is one of the largest ligaments of the knee. This ligament is prone to being stretched or torn and can result in pain and reduced activity levels. ACL injuries are commonly seen in sports that require sudden stopping and turning, such as gymnastics, football, soccer, and basketball. Reconstruction of …
If you’re like us, you’re getting ready to get a taste of winter with at least one ski vacation on the books. But, if you’re a little rusty or just learning to ski for the first time, there are some things you should know. People who are prone to leg injuries, or who have had …
Now that the weather is cooling down a little, we’re more inclined to spend more time outside. Whether we’re just relaxing on the patio or out playing sports, the cooler weather is a welcome relief. But starting a new sport always comes with a few risks. Whether you’re older or just out of practice, using …
Tearing anything can sound like a nightmare— even if it’s your favorite pair of pants. But, if you just found out that you tore your ACL and had to have surgery for it, it’s nice to know exactly what your ACL is and what you can expect from surgery. Here at Sports, Occupational & Knee …
Knee injuries can be hard to determine because they are often accompanied by normal behavior such as your knee buckling on occasion, inflammation, and some pain. However, if you were recently participating in a sport or activity that causes a lot of physical strain and you think you may have torn your ACL, it’s important …
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