ACL Reconstruction

What is a ACL Reconstruction?

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is an important ligament located in the middle of your knee joint. When it is ruptured, it can lead to the knee feeling unstable and 'gives way'.

Reconstruction of the ACL involves replacing it with a substitute ligament. This substitute can come from a variety of sources, but the two most common are from your own hamstring tendons or patella tendon.

Alternative Names

  • Anterior cruciate ligament repair
  • Knee Reconstruction

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Diagram of a tear of the Anterior Cruciate Ligament

15 October, 2011