An ACL tear in children and adolescents can occur if an injury stretches the ligament further than its capability and allows the tibia to slip out from under the femur.
Dr. Burnham Co-Authors Book Chapter on Pediatric ACL Injuries
Pediatric Orthopaedics - Los Angeles, CA
ACL Injuries Children's of Alabama
4 Ways to Tell if You've Suffered an ACL Injury
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Advantages of Pediatric Orthopedics in Your Child's Growth
The Do's and Don'ts After ACL & MCL Tears & Surgery
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Meniscal Injury in Children, Pediatric Orthopedic Knee Specialist
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ACL Tears in Children Johns Hopkins Medicine