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is a ligament in the knee that connects the thighbone to the shinbone. An ACL injury occurs when the ACL accidentally gets stretched and torn partially or completely, leading to pain, swelling ...

The MCL, which is broad and flat and joins the thigh (femur) and shin (tibia) bones, stabilises the inner knee. “An ACL tear is quite common among young individuals, often resulting from sports ...