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Knowledge center. The knee is a complex structure and one of the most stressed joints in the body. It is the largest joint, vital for movement, and vulnerable to injury. The knee is the most commonly injured joint by adolescent athletes with an estimated 2.5 million sports-related injuries annually. Many knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing and strengthening exercises. Other injuries may require surgery to correct.
July 21, 2010 -- Many patients with a torn ACL -- the ligament that stabilizes the knee -- may avoid surgery by delaying the operation and first giving physical therapy a try.One of the most feared sports and work injuries is a torn anterior cruciate ligament or ACL.It's the tough piece of tissue that keeps the knee from bending sideways when you plant your foot and pivot. Nobody is exactly sure of the best way to treat a torn ACL.uly 21, 2010 -- Many patients with a torn ACL -- the ligament that stabilizes the knee -- may avoid surgery by delaying the operation and first giving physical therapy a try.