The mental and physical hurdles Lindsey Vonn faces at the Olympics after ACL tear

After an ACL injury, acutely, in the first few weeks to a month, the knee is swollen and sensitive. With further usage, there’s a high likelihood of other injuries, such as bone bruises or meniscus ...
Yahoo! Sports

Here is the typical recovery time for Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes’ ACL tear

It’s important to recognize that no two NFL injuries are the same, but when looking at Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ diagnosis, there is some hopeful history to consider. The Chiefs announced ...
The New York Times

What is an ACL tear? Explaining injury that sidelined Mahomes, Parsons

Patrick Mahomes quickly had surgery and began his rehab from his ACL tear. Reed Hoffmann / Associated Press Knee injuries are some of the most common in sports. In the NFL, two star players saw their ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

How have high-profile NFL players fared after an ACL tear?

Green Bay Packers pass-rusher Micah Parsons is feared to have suffered a torn ACL. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes also sustained a season-ending ACL tear on the same day. The article ...
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What is an ACL tear? Jimmy Butler's season-ending knee horror explained

Jimmy Butler's night at Chase Center started like any other, with the Golden State Warriors cruising to a 135-112 win over the Miami Heat. But the celebration quickly turned into shock when the ...