| The use of patellar tendon autografts for ACL reconstruction is very widespread and is thought to render good, reproducible clinical results. |
| It is possible that avulsion fractures in which the ACL is avulsed from its femoral insertion occur mainly before skeletal maturity. |
| The ACL is a short band of ropy connective tissue that extends from the back of the thigh bone to the front of the shin bone. |
| You will find ACL surgery is creating much less down time for athletes these days. |
| With Sasha's ACL torn, her thigh bone and shin bone were slipping back and forth, literally wobbling as she walked. |
| Revision ACL reconstruction when both patellar tendons have already been harvested is an unusual situation. |
