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    What causes cruciate ligament injuries?

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    I have been diagnosed with a cruciate ligament injury, what could of caused this type of injury?
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    The anterior cruciate ligament can be injured in several ways:

    Changing direction rapidly Stopping suddenly

    Slowing down while running

    Landing from a jump incorrectly

    Direct contact or collision, such as a football tackle

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