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ACL Tear

General information ACL sprains or tears are among the most common knee injuries More than 200,000 ACL reconstructions are performed annually in the US. ACL tears are more common among female athletes than their male counterparts   Anatomy and Function The ACL...

ACL Graft Choice

There are several choices regarding the graft to be used during ACL reconstruction.  The following is general information to help you become educated on the pros and cons of each graft choice. Dr. Taylor will discuss graft selection with you in more detail during your...

MCL Injury

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries commonly result from a direct impact to the front of the shinbone (tibia) such as falling on a bent knee or striking the shin against a dashboard during a car accident. PCL injuries may also occur with hyperextension of the...

PCL Injury

Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) injuries commonly result from a direct impact to the front of the shinbone (tibia) such as falling on a bent knee or striking the shin against a dashboard during a car accident. PCL injuries may also occur with hyperextension of the...

Patella/Quad Tendon Tear

The quadriceps tendon connects the muscles in the front of the thigh with the top of the kneecap and allows you to straighten you knee. Although anyone can tear the quadriceps tendon, these tears are more common among middle-aged people. A complete quadriceps tendon...