An improved understanding of the anatomy of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in recent years has generated a renewed interest in the evaluation of surgical techniques to repair the knee ligament.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...

In this digital animation, Bertram Zarins, MD, of the Massachussets General Hospital Sports Medicine Service, reviews the anatomy of the ligaments which provide stability for the knee. He provides ...

1 Melbourne School of Engineering, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia 2 Melbourne School of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria, Australia 3 School ...

When Gabriel Jesus fell to the grass clutching his knee around 30 minutes into Arsenal’s FA Cup tie against Manchester United this month, it looked like the Brazilian’s night was over. But after the ...

The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is the strongest ligament in the knee joint. Ligaments are thick, strong bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. The PCL runs along the back of the knee joint ...

Analysis of knee joints from adult human cadavers provides new insights into the functions of a ligament that helps connect parts of the thigh and shin bones 1. The ligament, called the anterolateral ...

Ligaments are bands of tough elastic tissue around your joints. They connect bone to bone, give your joints support, and limit their movement. You have ligaments around your knees, ankles, elbows, ...

Objective Most studies examining the time to return to sport (RTS) after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) do not account for the athlete’s physical readiness. This study aimed to ...

A hyperextended knee, or knee hyperextension, happens when the knee joint bends the wrong way, which may damage the ligaments in the knee. The condition is common in athletes who play high-impact ...