Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways ACL surgery involves reconstructing the torn ligament using a ...

The confusion in diagnosing CaCL rupture comes from the initial position of the tibia in comparison with the femur. In a CaCL rupture, the tibia subluxates caudally. This is seen by a disappearance of ...

If the knee joint is overstretched or twisted too much during sport, the cruciate ligament often tears. How is it treated and how long are you sidelined? What is the function of the cruciate ligament?