The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most important of four strong ligaments connecting the bones of the knee joint. The function of the ACL is to provide stability to the knee and minimise stress across the knee joint. A tear to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) results from overstretching of this ligament within the knee.
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