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  • Dr Brett Collins

    Orthopaedic Surgeon

    Dr Brett Collins is a Queensland trained orthopaedic surgeon who focuses on knee and shoulder surgery and has a special interest in sports related injuries. … View Profile

    The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is the most common ligament to be injured. The ACL is often stretched and/or torn during a sudden stepping motion on a planted foot , jumping up or landing or by direct trauma to the knee (a rugby tackle). Skiing, basketball, netball and all codes of football are sports that have a higher risk of ACL injuries. The posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) is a less common ligament to become injured in the knee. However, the PCL injury usually occurs with sudden, direct impact, such as in a car accident or during a football tackle.

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