ACL Tears in Youth: An Ounce of Prevention w/ Dr. Marc Kowalsky
by Marc S. Kowalsky, MD | 5 years ago
ONS Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Marc Kowalsky, discusses the growing problem of young athletes suffering ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears or ruptures. He outlines the purpose and structure of the ACL, how and why injuries occur and he illustrates the surgical procedure typically used to repair the ligament when torn.