acl tear treatment without surgery

Gregory Duff, MD is an orthopaedic surgeon who specializes in the surgical treatment of knee injuries, including tears of the anterior cruciate ligament. Dr. Duff treats patients at WestSound Orthopaedics in Silverdale.

This video, created by Nucleus Medical Media, shows a knee surgery ACL repair. The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the four main ligaments connecting the femur to the tibia. The ACL provides stability as you move your knee. If your ACL tears through completely, your doctor may recommend surgery to repair it.