🦵 Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear – What You Need to Know! 😢 Did you know that 60-80% of ACL tears happen in non-contact situations? This often occurs when the knee is forced into a bent and rotated position, causing it to collapse inward. Common Symptoms: ⚡ Intense pain & swelling 🚶‍♂️ Difficulty walking or bearing weight 🦵 Limited range of motion (can't fully bend or straighten the knee) 🔄 Instability & knee giving way Early diagnosis and proper rehabilitation are key to recovery! S

What an ACL tear looks like during knee arthroscopic surgery! Follow to watch me shave the torn ACL next, followed by ACL reconstruction! #aclsurgery #kneesurgery #sportsmedicine | David Abbasi, MD - Sports Medicine & Orthopedic Surgery