Who is affected by anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries?

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Author:	Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPH	Last Updated: May 16, 2008
Medical Review:	William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Freddie H. Fu, MD - Orthopedic Surgery Patrick J. McMahon, MD - Orthopedics
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