ACL

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key structure in the knee joint, as it resists anterior tibial translation and rotational loads. [1] It is one of the most frequently injured structures during high impact or sporting activities. [2] The ACL does not heal when torn, and surgical reconstruction is the standard treatment in the field of sports medicine. [3] Such reconstruction aims at restoring the kinematics and stability of the injured knee, to prevent future degenerative changes. [4] [5] Therefore, an adequate understanding of the complex anatomy, function, and biomechanics of the ACL is critical to elucidate the mechanisms of injury, understand the fate of chronic ACL deficiency, and to improve surgical reconstruction.