Should You Rehab Your Torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Injury Without Surgery?

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In this video, I discuss how it’s possible for some individuals to manage an ACL tear without surgery. I frame the discussion around 3 of the most commonly held beliefs and provide you with information that hopefully helps you with your final decision.

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Intro (0:00)
Belief #1: ACL Reconstruction Guarantees Long-Term Success (0:21)
Belief #2: ACL Tears Always Require Surgery (4:12)
Belief #3: ACL Tears Can Never Heal (6:17)
How Do You Make The Right Decision? (6:55)

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Disclaimer: The information presented is not intended as medical advice or to be a substitute for medical counseling but intended for entertainment purposes only. If you are experiencing pain, please seek the appropriate healthcare professional.

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Ahhhh...the joy of someone doing research for you 😊. Love this channel 👍.

BigJDinSC

I have torn both ACL and MCL - grade 3 - both of them. My knee was completely unstable, falling out. At first I was recommended surgery for MCL, then rehabilitation, then ACL surgery. I decided to let MCL try and heal without surgery and started with rehabilitation in the first few days and now after 3 months it started to heal. It took longer than usual since it is combined injury but it did start to heal. I also changed my surgeon who recommended for us to wait and that surgery is the last option. I will see him again in about 3 months ( 6 months from the injury) and hopefully by then my MCL will be healed completely. He suggested that you can pretty much normally live without ACL, I am 41, female, go to gym, but I am no professional. So - it is possible. My knee is stable, i walk, i drive bicycle, pretty much normal life - I am careful still, since it is still not healed. So - it is important to pick a right doctor, do your rehabilitation and let time deciede what is best for you ( not talking for professional athletes of course). Good luck to everyone!

inessabanovic

One of the most comprehensive videos I’ve seen on the subject. I partially ruptured my ACL during Thai Boxing training years ago. Decided against surgery and went into rehabbing it instead. Best decision I made as I don’t have any issues with it. I don’t train in Muay Thai anymore but it was a small sacrifice to make for knee longevity.

GenkiStarLeaf

Thank you so much
No one on YouTube talked about this issue in detail as you did
You are putting in so much efforts and the way you explain is excellent

You just gained a subscriber
Thanks Man❤

BrownBuddy-rcbe

You are the best Youtuber for Physiotherapy in the Planet. Amazing

DanFitnessz

I had an ACL reconstruction surgery on my right knee done by a descent orthopedic doctor 10 months ago and my knee feels pretty stable after doing all the rehab I was assigned to do. I highly recommend you to undergo surgery if you want to go back to playing in a highly competitive side of the sport.

Ilivesoccer

This is the best video for this topic I have ever seen in YouTube .
I had a full ACL rupture while playing football ( soccer). And I was advised by my physio not to go for surgery and I did all those rehab and now I m back playing. Told by 3 ortho surgeons to go for surgery I should be thankful towards my physios for there effort in my non operative rehab and increasing my confidence after that.
( Note : the decision to have surgery or not totally depends on various tests physio do during the rehab process. Always consult your physio)

J_vlogs

Begining of january this year I tore the left ACL and broke the meniscus, had a strong pain and a swollen knee for a couple of days, then I got MRI and went to see an orthopedic. I was super worried because at 59 I still work in physycal theatre and will have a lot of work during the summer. Since I had no pain at all and I recover the ROM very quickly he opted for rehab for 3 months then we would decide if surgery is a better option. I just had my first performances of the year and long mountain hiking, and my knee feels very stable and well. I still don't feel like trying lotus postures while practicing yoga, but I'm so happy about the recovery, I had no idea I could recover without surgery

lacapraballerina

I’m 22 and I just tore my ACL. I am devastated thinking I’m never gonna be normal again. I’m gonna get X-rays and an MRI and if I need surgery I’m gonna take it. I don’t want a fucked up knee because it feels so uncomfortable. Id rather be comfortable and broke rather that uncomfortable and rich meaning I’d rather spend every last penny to make sure my body is in tip top shape

JohnWiebe

Great presentation. I am a 59 year old with a complete tear of the acl, bucket handle of the medial meniscus and complex posterior tear of the lateral meniscus. I am a 45 year history of working out and am shocked how much stability I do have. Nice to see the current data without geeking out on Pub Med.

bobmorgan

8 months after tearing ACL and medial meniscus on my left knee from a ski accident, I feel pretty stable but it hurts because of the meniscus. Can't fold my leg without pain or walk without pain sometimes, though I feel like I don't need the ACL reconstruction.
But if I go repair \ remove that torn meniscus then I'll just go have the ACL reconstructed.
Wish you good luck with yours

Infarlock

Back in October I was diagnosed with a "complete tear" of my ACL. I tore it in a BJJ competition. It was loud and my leg moved in an unnatural way. I'm 46 and always thought something like this would end my athletic life.

It was weird, I didn't really have any symptoms. I could run, squat, hop on the bad leg, nothing really seemed wrong except the occasional feeling of some mild instability, no buckling or anything.

I went to the ortho more as a precaution than anything else and was shocked and depressed by the diagnosis. Anyway, in large part due to this video, I decided against surgery right away and rehabbed it for a few months.

Soooo glad I chose this route. I'm not sure if the ligament healed, but my function is better than before the incident.

The mental aspect of the diagnosis turned out to be the worst part of the whole ordeal. Thanks a bunch!! If I'd have gotten the surgery, I'm sure I would have been worse off.

davidcooper

Thanks bro, your information is really helpful, I am 22 and causal football player and choosing not to get the surgery and heal with medicine and exercise.

akshatgarg

Hi,

I'm a 24 year old student-athlete soccer player, and played almost my entire life soccer at the highest level in Belgium without any big injuries like this one, until recently an MRI scan showed me I torn my ACL in my right knee. If they told me the news I couldn't believe I had to do surgery, simply because I believe the body is strong and smart enough to heal from it and get back to its original function as I experienced my whole life with little injuries related to soccer.
Currently I'm in my 4th week of rehab and I got no pain, except when I force it in a position of rotation.

If there would be anyone with some advice related to this situation, it would be much appreciated since making a decision is not easy.

Thank you
Stan

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