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Can you tell me what is the youngest age that i can tear my acl?
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Usually in active: Individuals. Kids are certainly more active now on sports more than ever. The youngest I've seen an acl tear is about 9-10. Typically the bone bends or breaks before the Acl in young kids
Answered 6/9/2014
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9 or 10 years old.: We've seen them tear in kids this young.
Answered 8/19/2014
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