Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Book an Appointment for Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) https://healthcheckbox.com/orthopedic/anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl/ ACL is a surgical process to repair a torn or sprained anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. It is treated by an orthopaedic or a specialist of bone and joint injury. It is a common injury among athletes. In Anterior cruciate ligament acl surgeon uses screws and anchors to fix the graft. Then sewn up the incision. The surgery will take 1-2.5 hours. Symptoms for an ACL injury are knee swelling, severe pain, facing problems to continue the sports and instability and popping sound at the time of injury. After the surgery it will take 2-3 weeks to walk without crutches. For fast recovery you may control swelling by compress or icing it , you should take painkillers for relief or proper medication recommended by your doctor.