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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury |
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| Alternative Names: | Cruciate ligament injury - anterior; ACL injury; Knee injury - anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
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| Symptoms: | Early symptoms: - A "pop" sound at the time of injury
- Severe pain
- Knee swelling within 6 hours of injury
Late symptoms: - Knee joint instability
- Arthritis
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Review Date: 1/15/2003
Reviewed By: Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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