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Patient Education - Knee Conditions

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Introduction

Knee injuries are very common in sports, the workplace and at home. One of the most common knee injuries is a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament. The incidence of injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is estimated at 200,000 injuries per year.

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Patient Education - Knee Conditions

Living With Knee Arthritis

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Can't Get Over the Obstacle? Try Going Around It!

There are many ways to maintain an active lifestyle with knee arthritis. There are several forms of arthritis. In the United States, osteoarthritis is the most common form, and it affects an estimated 21 million adults.

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