Torn ACL

A torn ACL consists of a ligament within the knee that has either been torn in half or torn away from the bone.  Its impact within the body causes the inability to walk or bend the knee. The bones that would be impacted would be the tibia and the femur. The ACL connects the femur and the tibia and allows for the basic movement of our leg below the knee. This injury can be inflicted in a number of ways. The most common are direct impact, and over extension of the ligament. The treatment for this commonly requires surgery. For immediate treatment the best thing to do is to ice it and to stop movement and stress on the area. Physical therapy is also a common treatment, however, it is a long and slow process. For a full recovery, it can take up to 8 months. Read More.