Although you have about a 5% chance of tearing the ACL again, the post-surgery risk is inherently no higher than it was before your first surgery. However, additional factors may raise this probability.
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Torn ACL Symptoms and Treatment Options for Active People
While they vary in type and severity, the dreaded torn ACL is traditionally the scariest knee injury to the active, sports-minded, population.
The Ultimate (Quick) Video Guide to ACL Tears
ACL tears are a common knee injury in active people. Here’s Dr. Sterett’s quick video guide to some of the top ACL tear questions.
What's The Difference Between The Male and Female ACL?
There are some crucial differences that make diagnosing, treating, and preventing knee injuries in females slightly different than in their male counterparts. Let’s talk about them here.
5 + Famous Football (Soccer) Players Who Tore Their ACL - And Returned
While ACL Tears are definitely a common occurrence in soccer, the encouraging news is that in this day and age it is perfectly reasonable to expect athletes to return from the injury even better than before.
The Ultimate 5 Minute Video Guide to ACL Tears
So you tore your ACL and you've got questions. The Knee Doctor has you covered with this series of quick & informative videos.
These 5 Famous Pro Athletes Will Inspire You With What They Achieved After Tearing Their ACL
Dealing with a Knee injury is not fun, but in this day and age, it doesn't have to be career-ending. In fact, there are some athletes who had amazing careers despite basically playing with no ACL.
Which Sport Has The Most (Highest Percentage) of ACL Tears?
Well, we know that ACL injuries will occur most often in what we call "agility" sports. This fact is even more true when we look at our young high school athletes. Unfortunately, an ACL tear can be a major setback the health and well-being of the young athlete.
Why Do Female Athletes Have A Higher Risk of ACL Tears and How Can ACL Tears in Women Be Prevented?
Why are female athletes more likely to tear the ACL? What are some strategies to avoid the ACL Tear? And what happens when it's time for surgery and rehab? Here's the answer...