What is ACL Injury?
The anterior cruciate ligament is a structure that helps maintain stability of the knee joint. It is one of the most common injuries to the knee. Less severe injuries may respond to RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation) and splinting. More severe injuries may require casting or surigcal repair.
What do patients take to treat ACL Injury and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | |||
| 0 |
These charts show data from ACL Injury patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has ACL Injury at PatientsLikeMe?
- 63 patients have this condition
- 3 New patients joined this month
- 16 say ACL Injury is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 61% | Females |
|---|---|
| 39% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 8 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 4 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 2 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 1 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 1 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 0 | |
| 70+ yrs | 0 |
These charts show data from ACL Injury patients who have completed their condition history