What Is The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)? The ACL crosses the posterior cruciate ligament in the center of the knee joint and is part of a group of ligaments that connect the thigh bone (femur) to the lower leg (tibia). These ligaments stabilize and support the knee joint. The ACL prevents the tibia from moving too far forward on the femur. It also keeps the knee from twisting inward excessively.
As the Official Hospital of the New York Mets and five other professional sports teams in the New York area, the Hospital for Special Surgery's sports medicine specialists treat hundreds of elite and professional athletes each year, as well as those who play sports on club teams or solely for recreation. Baseball and softball players at any level of competition may experience a range of arm-related injuries involving the shoulder, elbow, hand, or wrist. This is due to overuse caused by repetitive throwing, bat swinging and even catching balls at high speeds.
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