More articles about: ACL Repair
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Human Growth Hormone Treatment After ACL Injury May Prevent Loss of Muscle Strength

Human growth hormone (HGH) treatment may improve long term outcomes for patients after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery.
 Nicole Hughes playing volleyball before her knee injury
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For Student Athletes, Injuries Require Emotional Recovery Too

After a physical and emotional recovery from a sports injury, one mother offers guidance to other parents by creating a documentary.
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High School Athlete Considers Sports Medicine Career after Recovering from Injury

After a serious knee injury, orthopaedic surgery and physical therapy helped one high school gymnast get back to sports — and consider a future career in the field.
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Could an Athlete’s Own Stem Cells Stop Arthritis Development After an ACL Tear?

Long-term consequences can happen years after an ACL injury. One Michigan Medicine researcher is investigating new therapies that could minimize those unwanted effects.
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Why Some ACL Surgeries Fail

A common surgery for helping active people get their mobility back can create problems if the ligament re-tears. A Michigan Medicine surgeon is working to reduce those occurrences.