What are the types of ACL tears?

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What are the types of ACL tears?

When you hurt a ligament, your healthcare provider may grade the injury on a one to three scale, with three being the most severe:

  • Grade One: Your ligament has been stretched, but it still does its job of stabilizing the knee joint.
  • Grade Two: Your ligament has been stretched and loosened. It’s partially torn. (This grade is rare.)
  • Grade Three: Your ligament is torn – divided into two pieces. This is a very severe injury.

ACL tears are often accompanied by injuries to the collateral ligaments, joint capsule, articular cartilage or the menisci (cartilage pads).

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