ACL surgery is necessary when a severe injury occurs in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in the knee. This procedure can restore function to the affected knee. It allows those with a physically active lifestyle to resume most if not all of their activities. If you are scheduled for an ACL repair, you should start…
ACL Surgery
Can An ACL Tear Heal Without Surgery?
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that helps to stabilize the knee joint and prevent the leg from sliding forward, as well as excessive movement in any one direction. While it is tough tissue, it can develop partial tears or tear completely. The ACL can become injured for a variety of reasons, but…
Can an ACL Tear Heal on Its Own?
While playing basketball, you went up for a rebound, but moments later, after you came down, you felt sharp knee pain, rapid swelling, loss of range of motion, and a feeling of instability. What just happened? You might have torn your anterior crucial ligament (ACL) – a ligament in your knee responsible for connecting your…
Types of ACL Surgical Procedures
Of the four ligaments in your knee, the ACL is the most likely to get injured. When it gets torn, you can experience knee instability that prevents you from doing high-intensity exercises and playing sports. You may have difficulty even with regular movements if your injury is severe. Conservative treatments might be able to address…