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Overview:
The anterior cruciate ligament, better known as the ACL, is an important structure that stabilizes your knee. ACL tears are among the most common knee injuries. This program explores common types of ACL injuries and gives details about ACL reconstruction.

Part one of this two-part program addresses the following topics:

• Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
• ACL location and purpose
• Causes of ACL injuries
• Risk of ACL injury in sports
• Partial vs. complete tears
• Increased incidence in women
• ACL tear symptoms
• Risks of not fixing ACL tear

Guest:
Dr. James Dreese, a sports medicine specialist at the University of Maryland Medical Center and a team doctor for the University of Maryland Terrapins. Dr. Dreese is also an assistant professor of orthopaedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.

Related Information:

• University of Maryland Orthopaedics
• Sports Medicine
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• Preparing for Surgery FAQ
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