Knee part commonly repaired by a sports doc

Answer:

ACL

Hint:

This ligament helps stabilize the knee during sudden stops or direction changes, often injured in sports like soccer or basketball.

Explanation:

This clue refers to the anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, a key ligament in the knee that stabilizes the joint. Sports doctors often repair it because ACL tears are common in athletes who make sudden stops or direction changes, like basketball or soccer players. The answer is simply the abbreviation "ACL," which is widely recognized in both medical and sports contexts.

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