Eagle and Summit County's Trusted Knee Surgeon

In the mountains of Frisco and Vail, Colorado, ACL tears are a common sports-related injury. The ACL - or anterior cruciate ligament - is the ligament that connects the femur to your tibia and helps stabilize the knee joint. A sudden cutting motion, aggressive pivot, awkward landing, or forceful stop can sprain or tear the ACL. Many patients report a "popping" sensation in the knee followed by symptoms of severe pain, swelling, and loss of motion in the knee.

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ACL tears cannot heal on their own and should be treated immediately to prevent long-term knee complications. Contact Dr. Joseph at Vail-Summit Orthopaedics today to discuss if ACL reconstruction surgery is right for you.