The anterior cruciate ligament helps to prevent the top and bottom of the knee from sliding back and forth. Symptoms and signs of a torn ACL include knee pain and swelling. Treatment of a torn ACL depends upon the health of the patient and the patient's expectations and willingness to undertake extensive physical therapy. Rehabilitation after surgical repair of an ACL tear may take more than nine months. Read more: Torn ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear) Article
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Medications & Supplements
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- ibuprofen (Advil, Children's Advil/Motrin, Medipren, Motrin, Nuprin, PediaCare Fever, and others)
- codeine (for Pain)
- ketorolac (Toradol)
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Prevention & Wellness
- Health Tip: Prevent ACL Tears
- Surgery for ACL Tear Often Successful Over Long Term
- ACL Tears on the Rise Among Kids, Especially Girls
- The Football Injuries Most Likely to End an NFL Career
- Repaired ACL More Likely to Tear Again in Young Women
- ACL Tear Won't Keep Most College Athletes From Returning to Play: Study
- Training Programs Protect Young Athletes From ACL Tears: Report
- New Ligament Discovered in Human Knee
- College Athletes in Low-Contact Sports Have More Overuse Injuries
- Torn ACL May Heal Without Surgery
- Knee Injury? Surgery Won't Cut Arthritis Risk
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