ASK UNMC! What are the benefits of surgery versus no surgery for ACL tears?

[@haloscientist]

How is it possible to recover without surgery and not be concerned about stability ? Are there no benefits to surgery ? The video makes it seem like both are success paths to return to normal activities

[@GnagflowAH]

My understanding is with the right strength training program, the ACL can essentially become a redundant ligament in the knee. Recently, studies have shown that the ACL can heal on its own and the odds of it healing without surgery can be increased with an appropriate physical therapy program. I tore my ACL 2.5 months ago and never lost leg stability.

[@zeus8054]

Man I’m 17 does my ACL CAN HEAL BY IT OWN

[@BrownBuddy-rc1be]

​​@@zeus8054 I am 17 too I tore my ACL And I really don't want to get surgery Really don't know what to do 😔

[@borikatrina]

@@BrownBuddy-rc1be did you get surgery? How has it been for you?

[@BrownBuddy-rc1be]

@@borikatrina i didn't get the surgery I am doing fine honestly I don't feel any pain or weakness in general Though I have developed a little fear at the back of my mind of damaging my knees again , but it is mainly psychological I feel a little pain at sudden jerks But it doesn't last long I feel quite normal physically but I have developed a little fear of damaging or hurting my knees again

[@priyanshudhiman5464]

Can we get back to sports without surgery?

[@Peoplegonewild]

She just said that