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MILWAUKEE -- Dr. Brian McCarty, and orthopedic surgeon with Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare joins FOX6 WakeUp to talk about knee know-how.

What happens when an ACL or knee injury happens?

• Most injuries that occur are non-contact - meaning a person does not have to be playing a sport or engaging in strenuous activity in order to hurt themselves.
• Most injuries occur when make a quick move and twisting or landing.

When should you see an orthopedic surgeon if you think you have an injury?

• If a person has a significant amount of swelling and pain or their knees buckle or give out they should seek treatment.

How can you protect yourself from ACL or knee injuries?

• You can try to prevent injuries by working on your balance and keeping your hips strong.
• Balance training can be learned through athletic trainers, etc. and then be done on your own.

What are the latest procedures that can help people with ACL or knee injuries?

• Anatomic reconstruction is an innovative technique, which places the new ligament in the exact place of the native one.
• Advantages of this are that the new ligament functions much more like the native one.
• Allows the patient more normal function with less chance of further injury.