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Jun
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 captures the imagination of football fans across the Northeast, specialists from Medanta–The Medicity have cautioned young footballers and their families about the growing risk of preventable sports injuries, particularly Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tears.Dr. AttiqueVasdev, Vice Chairman, Orthopaedics at Medanta Gurugram, said ACL injuries remain among the most serious knee injuries affecting football players, often requiring months of treatment and rehabilitation. He explained that the ligament can tear during sudden changes in direction, awkward landings, or forceful tackles, with symptoms including swelling, severe pain and difficulty bearing weight.According to Dr. Vasdev, football accounts for…
