As medical progress evolves, it is essential to recognize the dynamic nature of healthcare and approach scientific literature with discernment. Discussions in this article focus on ACL repair surgery, exploring its viability as a treatment option for ACL injuries and it is done with current available knowledge. As greater understanding of the discussed techniques occurs over time and long-term clinical results become available, what is accepted as recommended treatment currently may change in the future.

Kinesiology tape is effective because of how much it is able to stretch. Unlike other types of medical or athletic tape that restrict movement, kinesiology tape is composed of cotton fibers combined with elastic material. This ensures that it is elastic enough to provide support but not restrictive that it limits the range of movement of the user.