What does it mean by ACL tear?
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Hello, my cousin brother is an athlete. He is 18 years old, very inspiring young man. I really look up to him. But the sad part is he is not doing well. He recently got injury and needs to have bedrest. Doctor has diagnosed that he suffered from ACL tear. It is indeed painful. All our family members including me are worried for him. I don't really understand what he is going through. Can any one explain this to me that what is ACL tear and what is the prognosis.
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@anushtup An ACL injury is a tear or sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). ACL injuries most commonly occur during sports that involve sudden stops or changes in direction, jumping and landing — such as soccer, basketball, football and downhill skiing. Depending on the severity of your ACL injury, treatment may include rest and rehabilitation exercises to help you regain strength and stability, or surgery to replace the torn ligament followed by rehabilitation. A proper training program may help reduce the risk of an ACL injury