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

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction patellar tendon is a surgical procedure that replaces the injured ACL with a patellar tendon. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four major ligaments of the knee. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and helps stabilize the knee joint. The job of the ACL is to prevent excessive forward movement of the lower leg bone in relation to the thigh bone, as well as to limit rotational movements of the knee.

Do you have an ACL injury or other knee injury? Contact Austin Sports Medicine today to schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons to start your journey to recovery. You can reach us at (512) 450-1300 or fill out our contact form to the right.