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What Happened to Tiger's Knee?

Golf champion Tiger Woods made headlines last summer not just for winning the U.S. Open Tournament, but for winning it with a torn anterior cruciate ligament. Surgery to repair the torn ligament will put Woods on the sidelines for several months.

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A lesson for golfers from AAOS Now

ACL Injury: Does It Require Surgery?

Knee pain or injury is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors. Injury to the tendons and ligaments of the knee are a frequent diagnosis.

Ligaments and tendons connect your thighbone to the bones in your lower leg. They help your knee move forward and backward, and help to keep it stable.

Because they do so much, strains and tears are common in the muscles, tendons, and ligaments that support your knee.

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Knee injury is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors. It is estimated that each year about 200,000 people in the U.S. injure anterior cruciate ligaments.

Living with a Knee Injury

Having strong, flexible muscles is the best way to relieve pain and prevent further knee injury. Strengthening the muscles that support your knee will reduce stress on your knee joint.

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Starting an Exercise Program

Knee Exercises

Exercises for People 60 Years and Older

Meniscal Tear

When people talk about torn cartilage in the knee, they are usually referring to torn meniscus.

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Meniscal Tears

What Are the Benefits of Arthroscopy?

If you have persistent pain, catching, or swelling in your knee, a procedure known as arthroscopy may help relieve your symptoms.

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Knee Arthroscopy

After Knee Arthroscopy Exercise Guide

Knee Arthroscopy Gets Patients Back On Their Feet Fast