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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) damage is one of the most typical causes of knee injuries. The ACL is one of the bands of tissue that hold the knee bones together. It also helps stabilize the knees. Making sudden movements or making sharp turns while running or jumping can stretch or tear the ACL. When injured, the knee will hurt and make walking challenging to the extent that it will be difficult to put weight on the affected limb. How Does It Happen? When jogging, athletes frequently suffer ACL injuries when they abruptly halt and shift direction. People who participate in gymnastics, soccer, football, tennis, basketball, or other competitive sports are more prone to inadvertently twist their knees than, distance, cross-country runners who merely advance at a steady pace. Children and adolescents run the risk of stretching or tearing their ACL due to the pace and the manner they bend or straighten their knees. Women are more likely than males to sustain an ACL injury. What Are the Symptoms of an ACL Injury? Many people hear a popping sound in their knees when they are injured. But it doesn’t happen to everyone. Some of the more common symptoms are: Pain Children might not experience pain if they only have a slight injury. The joint of the knee may be painful. Some patients find it difficult to stand or apply pressure on the injured limb. Swelling The first 24 hours is the time when this is most likely to occur. By applying ice to the knee and elevating (lifting) the leg by propping it up on a cushion, you can lessen the swelling in your child’s knee. Difficulty walking Walking is more difficult than usual. The knee joint might feel looser than it should. Less range of motion Your child probably won’t be able to flex and bend the knee as regularly after tearing the ACL.