To learn even more about ACL injuries, as well as treatment and recovery options from Austin Sports Medicine, please visit our Center for ACL Injuries site at www.aclinjuries.com.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction hamstring method is a surgical procedure that replaces the injured ACL with a hamstring tendon. The ACL is one of the four major ligaments of the knee that connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and helps stabilize your knee joint. The anterior cruciate ligament prevents excessive forward movement of the lower leg bone in relation to the thigh bone, as well as limits rotational movements of the knee. A tear of this ligament can make you feel as though your knees will not allow you to move or even hold you up. ACL reconstruction is surgery to reconstruct the torn ligament of your knee with a tissue graft.

If you live in Central Texas and have an ACL injury, contact the team at Austin Sports Medicine for treatment. Our physicians, physicians assistants and physical therapists can help you get back to the activities you love with procedures like the anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction hamstring method and some follow-up treatment appointments. Contact us using the form to the right or by calling (512) 450-1300.