The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the key ligaments responsible for stabilizing the knee joint, and an injury to it can significantly impact mobility and quality of life. Dr. Akshay Dhanda, Consultant – Orthopaedics, Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation at Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, explains that the common symptoms of an ACL injury include a sudden “pop” in the knee during physical activity, swelling and difficulty walking, a feeling of instability or the knee “giving way,” and unexpe