Ligament injuries in the knee-- such as an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) -- can put you on the sidelines -- fast. They hurt a lot and may limit what you can do. But more often than not, a comeback ...

Medically reviewed by Raynetta Samuels, PT, DPT, CLT Key Takeaways Most MCL tears do not need surgery, and physical therapy is often enough.MCL injuries can cause pain, swelling, and the feeling that ...

Belgian surgeons' discovery of the purpose of a previously unknown knee ligament may be a game changer for injured athletes. The anterolateral ligament (ALL) could be the reason behind a common sports ...

Knee pain can be one of the most debilitating issues for runners, exercisers, and lifters alike. Whether it's a nagging pain or a dull, lingering ache, it can prevent you from feeling good during your ...

Background This updated systematic review reports data from 2009 on the prevalence, and risk factors, for knee osteoarthritis (OA) more than 10 years after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Many people’s knees squeak, crack, or crackle, a phenomenon known as crepitus. Most of the time, it’s no big deal at all. But a loud popping sound accompanied by pain and swelling indicates an injury.

BOSTON, March 28 (UPI) -- Collagen injections are usually associated with cosmetic procedures, but now the treatment shows promise for torn ligaments. A new study at Children's Hospital in Boston ...

ACL surgery is minimally invasive and can reduce pain, improve joint mechanics and stability, and prevent further injury. Recovering from ACL surgery may take up to a year. Share on Pinterest ...

Correspondence to Dr. Eric Hamrin Senorski, Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg SE-431 80, Sweden; ...