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ACL Injuries in Non-Contact Sports

Posted by Orthopaedic Specialists & filed under ACL Surgery, ACL Tear and ACL Injury, Injury Prevention, Knee Injuries and Knee Surgery, Leg Injuries, Sports Medicine and Sports Injury.

Over 100,000 ACL injuries occur every year in the United States. ACL injuries in non-contact sports account for 70 percent of all ACL injuries. Non-contact sports such as basketball, tennis, ice skating, and golfing have the potential to cause serious ACL injuries. For example, a basketball player dribbling down the court comes to a sudden stop…. Read more »