What is ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury?
The anterior cruciate ligament is a structure that helps maintain stability of the knee joint. It is one of the most common injuries to the knee. Less severe injuries may respond to RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and splinting. More severe injuries may require casting or surgical repair.
How do members experience ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury?
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Loss of balance
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Nothing reported yet
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Pain in knee(s)
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Stress
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Pain
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Fatigue
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury*
Who has ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 17 | |
| 30s | 71 | |
| 40s | 76 | |
| 50s | 61 | |
| 60s | 44 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 124 | |
| Female | 158 |