Learn about ACLs, the grading scale of sprains, and get a likely prognosis for Ragland.
Yesterday’s news that Reggie Ragland has a “partially torn ACL” is certainly not the greatest news for the Buffalo Bills rookie linebacker.
But what exactly does a partially torn ACL mean? What are the implications for this year and for Ragland’s long term prognosis? To answer that, let’s start by examining and defining what the ACL is and the different grades of ACL injuries.
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament, or ACL, runs diagonally from the femur to the tibia, and prevents anterior translation of the tibia on the femur, as well as rotational stability.