Can A Torn ACL Heal Without Knee Surgery | El Paso Manual Physical Therapy

[@missleeny5042]

Hi . This is sort of a follow up to my comment yesterday . I just injured a knee ligament , i fell while hiking , felt the popping sensations , have every symptom . So its early in the game for me . Your videos are the best and most honest (ps im already onto the many mistakes made by the people interpreting radiographic tests , these are many and inexcusable , doesnt have to be an orthopedic test either ) . So i am listening and following your advice , i am SO much more optimistic . I am going to watch your 28 day recovery plan right now . Did you cover high dose vit c ? Bc thats something i do all the time anyway . I take lysine too , collagen production is so important . And deep heartfelt prayer . Massage too . With all these things in place , plus keeping off it and giving it a chance to rest , i am seeing positive change on only day 3 . I believe God put you in my life to help me . I prayed for A miracle . To be active again . Thats bc ive been hiking for 50 yrs and its my peace and my joy . Thinking i would never get out in the woods again has had me in tears . Its getting better now and i have faith that it will keep getting better . Many thanks again .

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey MissLeeNY, sorry to hear about your fall and injured knee ligament :-( We have not mentioned vitamin C here on this channel, but we believe that having enough vitamin C in your system is a great idea! It is great for maintaining the health of your cells!

[@generic2061]

I fell on ice, tore acl and dislocated knee. 2 months later mostly healed. Cant bend a the way yet. Thank u for video. I know I made right choice

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Generic! So sorry about your accident but glad yo hear you're doing well with healing up! Make sure you subscribe to our channel so you don't miss any other great info!

[@KarthikSubramanianKrishnan]

Thank you for the positive and honest opinion. I will try to follow your routine and update after few months.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

You're welcome Karthik!!! Please let us know how it goes trying this out. 😀

[@jadoon86]

I had a roadside accident on February 15, 2023. Afterward, I experienced pain while bending my knee. Although I could walk, I was constantly worried that something might be wrong with my knee, and I feared experiencing pain again. As time passed, in July, I underwent an MRI, revealing a complete tear in my knee. Fortunately, both the meniscus and PCL were normal. The doctor recommended reconstruction, but interestingly, upon learning about the surgery, my knee seemed to improve. Prior to the surgery, I had been experiencing achiness while using stairs and was unable to jog. However, now I feel normal while using stairs and can even engage in jogging without discomfort.

[@safiagreph1381]

Did you get a surgery?

[@jadoon86]

@@safiagreph1381 No.

[@christopherhunter6501]

My son is 14 years old and has been told that he needs to have reconstructive surgery because he completely tore acl. They said surgery is the only option to is surgery to restore blood flow to his knee. I really do not what surgery done on his knee and need to if we can skip that process.

[@UsLiberate]

Hello Dr, can 69 year old person recover from AcL ligament full tear naturally with wearing braces . Our Sports dr said wait and watch for few days but we are confused! Seeking your guidance & advise .thank you

[@richardparis8738]

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[@richardparis8738]

I definitely agree

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Richard! Glad to hear it :-)

[@jeaninep9178]

I have a meniscus tear, 5 years now from a yoga position (pigeon) I am playing social tennis and pickleball, am I doing more damage. Recently, at times I get a sharp pain as if nerve is being pinched that last seconds. Wonder if I should stop all activity or consider an arthroscopic surgery to trim possible meniscus fragments. (I am a 67 yr old female, normal weight, relatively active in sports my who life ) Been following you an sharing your videos

[@Francitocutz]

How about with a full thickness ACL tear will heal itself without surgical repair

[@Tural1036]

Which type of knee brace is best for partially torn ACL? (Suspicious for partially torn ACL and intraarticular fluid build up - is what's written on MRI results). I cannot stand for too long on my feet and it hurts when I bend it, as well popping sound. But there's full range of motion, no problem. Meniscus tear is also written by radiologist, although doctors couldn't notice this, they say only degeneration and fluid build-up. I'm now suspecting the pain to be more so due to ACL rather than meniscus. And I wear only an elastic sleeve kind of brace with ligament and patella support. There's no hinges, no strong support as you mentioned. Please let me know.

[@rainingsmoke2720]

I recently tore my acl 3 months ago and had an mri done , iltue results said its a high grade intersitial team but not a full rupture , i can walk comfortably now and squat without pain. Do i need surgery??

[@TajciLaura]

Do you have any experience from people which ACL healed without surgery , if healing was correct or threads was attached for something else and they still needed surgery for ACL?

[@SimranMeditation]

Hi doctor, My ACL was torn 4.5 months ago during sports. The last test i did with my doctor, it is still quite loose so the doctor suspects its a grade 3. He says he cant feel the ligament when he test me. Is it too late to heal it naturally now? I barely had any pain and can walk quite normally and the knee does not buckle. But i do feel some tension, some light stiffness and fear around the knee area. I wish i found your vids earlier

[@tttiklop1967]

Hello I am experiencing some similar symptoms you're describing. Mind if i ask how you have been holding up? I am going in for an MRI next week but I really don't want to go through surgery since im so young.

[@killer1407]

Can I walk climbing stairs with partial ACL thickness tear I have no swelling but pain can I walk and climb stairs daily

[@annv6133]

Doc can a partial acl tear be cured with physical therapy

[@limonshahriar416]

Is bending knee forward i mean normal bending worsen the already partially torned ACL ligament??

[@theelivv254]

Hi, I am in the UK so surgery waiting times is up to 2 years, so really have no choice to see if conservative treatment works. I pivoted on my knee and next thing I was on the floor in pain but didn't hear a poppy sensation or anything. I could put full weight on it within days but had massive swelling and was stuck in a bent position for about a month and a half. 1 week later MRI said I have a near complete acl tear, deep mcl sprain, pol partial tear and a 1mm femoral osterochondral fracture. I have no giving in or buckling symptoms and I can put full weight on it and feels very good with a lot of stretching and physio daily. Only concern is I've started running after 3 months and it feels the day after like my two bones are pressing against each other. Doctor also noted I am only 'weakly positive' in the pivot shift. The only pain i get is near where the fracture is, and it's a massive pain cramp feeling that shoots down my leg. NHS hasn't given me a follow up, just physio once a month so I am very lost with how I am getting on.

[@mctg9043]

first leave the UK

[@theelivv254]

@@mctg9043 i paid for it instead 🤣🤣

[@mohammedsuhail4314]

My mri shows complete acl tear detachment from femoral site grade 3 Also complex meniscus tear will it heal itself i dont have any problem while walking but i cant run

[@arunkumaarr367]

I had acl injury before 1 month... Hight grade partial midsubstantial tear ....is surgery is needed?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Yes , it can heal Arun Kumaarr. I encourage you to watch this video as well. Have a great day. How To Test & Heal A Torn ACL Without Surgery" kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjGYmiJptdoZs0

[@erinsineadsound]

Hi there, I injured my ACL 8 months ago, told in January after MRI that ACL is ruptured. Recently re-injured it after trying to do some activity, knee gave way, pain now swelling and some limitation in my bending and straightening of the knee again. Is surgery the only way to heal my ACL if it's ruptured? As far as I recall, they didn't mention any other ligament or meniscal tear.

[@devton8679]

Same case here.. I had GRADE 1 ACL tear back in 2021.. but re-injured again, while playing football.. How is your knee now?? Please update..

[@qalih]

@@devton8679 there is a high likely hood of it giving way again and it taking the meniscus with it. If that happens surgeons have a choice to repair the meniscus + acl or to remove meniscus. This happened to me, I waited a year after my initial ACL rupture and my knee popped out again and stayed out because the meniscus broke with it popped out. Surgeon was able to save and repair the meniscus but about 5 years after it degraded and I stupidly went for a menisectomy and now its much worse. I keep the joint OK with heavy gym work so no bone to bone just yet.

[@ssubham1099]

Sir kindly guide it's been more than 3/4 months the non effected leg started popping and braced leg is now thinner can you say something about it

[@VinitChaudhary_56805]

Thik hua kya apka

[@Justagirlfromthehills]

I have grade two acl tear and grade to letral meniscus injury is surgery the only resort ?

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Justagirlfromthehills, We are so sorry to hear that you are struggling with an ACL tear and a meniscus injury. 🥺We can only imagine the pain and frustrations you’ve had to deal with. We hope that you feel better soon. It is hard for us to determine if is surgery the only resort without a proper evaluation. We specialize in helping people avoid surgery and have had clients with very similar issues that you are dealing with who have recovered We do offer Virtual Consultations, providing you with an opportunity for a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ We do have some general resources that may be helpful for your recovery: “ACL Knee Pain Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP “Knee Meniscus Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a We hope that you found this information helpful. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!

[@shadelgayle9233]

Hey doc, I have partial acl tear as well as grade 2 chondromalacia of the same knee. Happened 3 months ago and wasn’t in a brace, I experience no instability. It seems some exercises that are great for acl tear aren’t good for chondromalacia so I am not sure what to do … can you advise me please? Thanks in advance.

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hi Shadel, We are so sorry to hear that you are dealing with an ACL tear as well as a grade 2 chondromalacia in the same knee.! We understand the challenges and concerns you're facing. While we cannot provide specific medical advice without evaluating you in person, we can offer some general guidance. In cases like yours, it's essential to have a balance between strengthening the knee and avoiding excessive stress on the chondromalacia-affected cartilage. The key is to focus on exercises that promote knee stability, strengthen the surrounding muscles, and improve overall joint function. It would be best to work closely with a qualified healthcare professional, such as a manual physical therapist who can assess your specific condition, consider your individual needs, and develop a tailored exercise program for you. They can guide you in selecting exercises that target ACL rehabilitation while taking into account the chondromalacia. If you are unable to see your healthcare provider we can offer some resources on KZbin that can help but it's important to note that you must use these exercises at your own discretion. You can check it out here: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP "Knee Cap Pain Help" kzbin.info/aero/PLJVIPiFvv1mYRotMXuS6F94UZkGAIxsb2 Remember to listen to your body and progress exercises gradually. If you experience pain or discomfort during any exercise, it's important to modify or discontinue the movement and consult with your healthcare professional. We wish you all the best in your road to recovery.😃 We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!🧡

[@shadelgayle9233]

Thank you for your response. I really appreciate it. Hoping to provide some good feedback on my progress in the near future 🙂

[@trnslash]

can full thickness ACL tears heal on its own?

[@asianangler]

it's like saying if i cut a rubber band will it reattach itself ?

[@sharsharg.9132]

What if you’re a volleyball player? He don’t have any pain after 3weeks. Can he still play vb?

[@gajendrarawat3931]

Can a stable torn acl heal without surgery

[@epmanualphysicaltherapy]

Hey Gajendra Rawat! YES!!! In fact, we released a video on exactly that recently. It's called "How to Test and heal a torn ACL without surgery" Check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpjGYmiJptdoZs0

[@asianangler]

you forgot to include the word "partially " torn ACL can possibly heal on its own. There's no way a fully torn ACL will heal by itself... i mean are you even a doctor to make that kinda misleading statement?