5/21/2012
Long story short, I stupidly injured my knee riding my bike on sunday, and this is what I found about ACL injuries. 1.) Only those with complete tears need to have surgery, otherwise physical therapy should do the trick 2.) Even If the ACL is completely torn, surgery is not always required. Age and level of activity play an important role in deciding whether surgery is necessary. 3.) A younger more active person would significantly benefit from having ACL surgery as it will allow them to return to normal activity. 4.)When the ACL is torn, it is not technically repaired as the ends of the ligament cannot be reattached. Instead, the ACL is reconstructed by creating a new ligament. 5.)Most people return to sports within 4 months after surgery. -Tyler
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