|                                                                                                                                                                                                                                |                                                                                                                                                                                                From                                                                       Heather Watkins, your About Health Editor                                                                                                                                                                                             If you're a basketball fan, you've likely heard about how Chicago Bulls superstar Derrick Rose blew out his knee during the team's first NBA playoff game this past Saturday (I don't really follow the sport, but my hoops-obsessed brother filled me in).                                                                        |                                                                                              |                                                                                                                                                                               All About ACL Tears                                                                                                                           The diagnosis? A torn anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL.  This injury is most often seen in athletes, particularly when pivoting or landing from a jump.                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                Is Surgery Necessary?                                                                                                                           A torn ACL doesn't always necessarily require surgery. There are pros and cons to a reconstructive procedure.                                                                                                                           |                                                                                                                                                Improve Sports Performance with Rest                                                                                                                           Many athletes -- whether pro-level or intramural -- push themselves hard, and may not always take adequate time to rest. 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