On Point: ACL Tears in Teen Girls

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In our seven-minute video interview, Dr. Nirav Pandya discusses the “almost epidemic” level of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries among young female athletes.

Dr. Pandya, a professor of pediatric orthopedics and sports medicine at the University of California San Francisco, explains why girls are far more likely than boys to suffer a torn ACL, the consequences, and preventive steps that can be taken by sports programs, coaches, and parents.