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How does an acl(or knee injuries) injury occur when playing basketball?

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Dr. Gregory Harvey answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Acl: It can occur with a twisting motion, coming down after a jump, or stopping quickly on the leg while playing basketball.

Answered 12/11/2012

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Planted foot.: Usually, your foot is planted and you make a sudden twist/turn, in a direction that your knee is not built for, causing the ACL to tear.

Answered 7/17/2014

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