Can I play sports after a partial ACL tear?

As an orthopaedic surgeon, it is really hard to tell an athlete or active person that he or she has suffered an ACL injury. The thought of missing the rest of the season, undergoing surgery, and facing months of rehab can devastate a patient, especially a younger one. What is the significance of a partial ACL tear? Does the patient need surgery for it, or can she rehab the knee and work back to sports?
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Marc asks:
I have a question about my recently partially torn ACL. In January I was playing football on a turf field, and my knee kind of collapsed inside while making a cut. At first they said it was an MCL sprain, but after an MRI, it turned out to be a partial ACL and MCL tear.
It's been two months and after my doctor did a bunch of tests, he said that my knee was stable. He said that I should try to gain my muscle in the knee back and start doing some physical activities to test it out.
I was just wondering how long it would take me to get back into football if I do not require surgery and just rehab the knee.
Thanks!
Over 100,000 patients undergo ACL reconstruction in the United States every year. If you are an athlete or perform activities that involve landing from jumps or quickly changing directions, the decision to undergo surgery for a complete tear is fairly straightforward. In this video, I discuss the options for evaluation and treatment of a much less common partial ACL tear.
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[@mohhosny]

Thanks Doctor for your concern, then I have a question. is the fibers that make up the ACL is going to be rebuild again after a while in case of partial ACL tear. or not. I mean if I have partial ACL tear for example a remaining of 20% of ACL, the lost part part 80% is going to be renewed after a while like any normal muscle tear with some resting and stretching training or what's gone is permanently lost

[@sumantjamdade8034]

Sir I had my ACL reconstruction on 2 Nov 2018 when can I return to my sports and will my injury come up later

[@aseemdhool4282]

Hello..... One year acl surgery happen.... My knee feels sluggish.... But I am playing on regular basis... There is no problem...

[@bhairavpunetha4794]

I have a partial thickness intrasubstance ACL tear with diffuse swelling .since 9 months did I need surgery

[@jontefowler8289]

Who partially tore their acl in 2021 ✋

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Yessir

[@kabiaabi7918]

Me

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Me

[@Torontocondos_]

Me too

[@kathryn9606]

holla

[@volcom678100]

THANK YOU! This video really put some of my worries to rest.

[@sumanghosh9410]

You are a nice person, talk very nicely.

[@premmadhvani5690]

Hello Dr. David I am 22 year old male. I am cricketer and recently while in practice, during bowling run up, my knee collapsed while taking the jump. I went to a doctor and was given medicine for 10 days. But after observing NOT much improvement, I went for the MRI and the report says ✓"Complete tear with edema involving anterior cruciate ligament (grade 3 injury). Grade 1 sprain involving medical patellar retinaculum. ✓ Grade 2 meniscal injury (Intrasubstance tear / Meniscal degeneration) involving body of medical meniscus Grade 1 Meniscal degeneration involving anterior horn of lateral meniscus with menisco-capsular sprain ✓ Non-displaced fracture with adjacent marrow edema involving medical tibial condyle. Trabecualr fracture with adjacent marrow edema involving lateral femoral condyle, lateral and medical tibial condyle and tibial intercondylar region, predominantly in posterior aspect. ✓Mild knee joint effusion showing suprapatellar extension and synovial thickening. The doctor suggested surgery to fix this. Is there any non-surgical way to treat this the way I can again go back to field?

[@Mohammad12765]

Apparently I tore my acl couple of days ago, and scheduled MRI in a few days. I had intense pain the moment it happened which disappeared within few minutes. Some swelling over the next 24 hours. Now able to walk straight, up and down stairs but don't feel like completely OK.

[@nds2k1409]

I had the exact same scenario; however it was so stupid I used soft ground cleats (metal studs) in turf which caused the over-rotation when cutting. Only difference was I had the mcl just sprained, but it’s about 3 1/2 weeks now but I feel so much better, like I have pretty good knee flexion, and extension. But I’m trying to play in a couple days in another week for a rugby game again

[@txusmita]

@DrDavidGeier have a partially torn ACL which I got playing soccer. It also came with a meniscus tear as it usually does. I'm 46. The reason I kept playing soccer was because all my life I played sports and I was a semi professional softball player. When I retired from softball I decided to play the next sport I loved the most. With this injury, and after 6 months of physiotherapy, I have decided not to have an operation, given that my knee is very stable and my age. I will certainly not play soccer again, but I'm still very active when it comes to sports. I run, I play "padel" which is a small version of tennis. Lately though, I feel that maybe I should've had surgery. I'm in good shape and very active so I have doubts my decision was correct. I know that for a young person there is no much thinking about it. But for me? I'm not that old though :D

[@kathihownithya2107]

Sir pls suggest the best excercises to be fallowed post ACL reconstruction surgery to have a healthy joint .

[@MrJessie1111]

Doc! Just received MRI of posterior partial ACL and posterior partial meniscus tear. It’s been a month and I feel a bit more stable than the first few weeks. College soccer season is right around the corner. What would you recommend for the meniscus and especially the ACL? Would you suggest surgery.? Also would you say I can play soccer with a brace on?

[@conveyancingkaac3922]

Hi dr, my acl partially torn and confirmed by MRI result. How to improve stability of the knee and what can be used ie Kinesiology tape, knee brace when i do sport?thank you.

[@mitinudeshi1718]

Respected Doctor I have an High Grade ACL TEAR in my right knee. But I am able to walk, run and able to do all the basic day to day activities. So my questions is that does the stem procedure can solve my problem or should I go for surgery only. Thanks and Regards Mitin Udeshi Age 28

[@aacim4965]

i have a ACL tear and MRI shows partial tear but during jumping activities it doesnt feel stable. I did lots of strengthning exercises and streches. How much time it takes to fully stable the knee with these exercises ?

[@toddhogg9500]

What should I do about a separation of my AC Joint and Collarbone that I did in 2002 while playing basketball that I was supposed to have surgery on but never did and to this day my shoulder is still sore and you can see where my left shoulder sags below my right one? I wonder if Surgery would be needed and if so how long would I be on the shelf for. In 1996 I suffered a hairline tear of my Right ACL and there would be times I couldn't put any weight on then! But recently I have been having some swelling there in the mornings when I wake up and I wonder what might be causing it? Thanks for your time and I hope that I didn't innadate you or bore you to tears with my questions,

[@justinjacob9166]

I have an ACL tear according to my MRI report it's grade 1.... It's been two years and I haven't gone for any surgery and I still play football but the only issue is after playing or practice my knee gets swollen not much but still and it hurts a little,feels like something is stopping me from bending my knee is it possible that someway I can resolve this swelling issue?

[@newtonduarte3996]

Great Video!

[@DrDavidGeier]

+Newton Duarte Thanks!

[@shaheenmohamed9064]

Dear Dr. Hope your doing good. I want to know is there any connection between partial ACL tear and runners knee.

[@JLitodiaz]

Was just told that I have a partial tear. I just want to know how this is healed? May I run ? Squat ? Bike?

[@preetamangadi6282]

sir i under gone left knee ligament injury operation(ACL) six month back,but now its paining little bit as i climbed the steps in hurry now what are the exercise have to do....

[@tupai62]

What exercise/workout for acl partial tear post op?

[@kmacdizzle]

I suffered a partial ACL tear while skateboarding in 2010 and I've had problems with it ever since, probably should have had the surgery but just can't afford to be off work that long, especially back then. I do still play hockey but that is pretty low impact on the knee. Started running in the gym a few months ago with success but this past weekend something happened and now it's hard to walk and there is swelling so here we go again lol

[@demonfromdawic8895]

In 2017 it was my senior year of high school football I got hit week two of practice and my knee went all the way to the right to where it touched the ground the doctors cleared me for the last four games of the season but I’m still having problems with it what should I do

[@neymar.5755]

I am a soccer player in Ghana .I got slipped in a match and I didn't feel the goodness of my knee again. At the first month ,when I bend on my heal for a minute some bone there in my knee twist from right to left. I have to struggle and force it back to it's position by gradually holding my knee and turning my leg to the left side. What is this problem in my knee please?

[@gurihabib5900]

What can I do after a Partial ACL TEAR surgery?????

[@pranjitbora6897]

Sir , which is the best hospital for ACL surgery?? Plz help me

[@Gaurangsinghfitness27]

I have pain while straightening my right knee but my knee is stable and didn't hurt when I had the injury. I don't even know how I got it . But I went to the physiotherapist he said that I have injury in a ligament. I rested for few days and did physiotherapy couple of days . Pain is very less now and I can straighten my knee better than before. Can I return to play????

[@harshittsoni]

hlw sir, my MRI report reveals that I have diffuse edema at the ACL.... I'm a badminton player and while practicing my knee cap gives pain..plz advice me what to do sir ??

[@rajeshwarreddy2897]

Could you suggest the possible recovery time for grade 2 tear of ACL and grade 1 injury of PCL and bucket handle tear of medial meniscus...I am unable to walk properly

[@ahmetfarukaltundepe3945]

Hi Doctor Geier; i playing soccer for hobby. my knee injured while stretching my leg(that's true :D).My leg was weak at that times. It gave me little uncomfortableness for the beginning. I couldn't twist my knee for two days after injury. After that i could twist. I didn't gave the necessary importance.As time pass by I started to feel increasing unstability and pain. And I got the MRI. "Grade 2 meniscus degeneration and acl has thinner clibration than normal". I coludn't walk properly for few weeks. My doctor and phsiotherapist tought it doesn't require the surgery and I can play with this knee. I started strengthening exercise and my knee are gaining its stability. But ı don't know that can ı gain full stability? And meniscus pain is continuning. It really scare me. What do you think about my condition,sir? Thanks for your valuable interpretations already now.

[@raghu8909]

I have acl grade 3 injury, what should i prefer rehab or surgery. I dont get any pain after running, but sometime leg exercise cause pain and swelling. But it gets fine after resting and applying cold wraps.

[@phoenixpackagingindustries4275]

in my MRI report-near, full thickness of ACL in its mid portion,buckling of pcl. Grade 2 tear of MCL Grade 1 signal in posterior horn of the medial meniscus i dont want to do surgery ,i can do the related exercise,no much paining ,feel to recover or heal.please guide me ,or it heal with time and exercise..?

[@shashankshekarmupparam6433]

I have ACL tear but as I don't have instability while walking and as per doctor suggestions they insisted to get physiotherapy 2 months then presently I am in 7th week of rehab. My question is whether ACL tear which has no pain and swelling on knee can be cured conservatively and it can attach normally with medicines

[@muhammadkhizer767]

my acl is partail tear? can i play football again, without surgery? please tell i am in vert tens.

[@BilalKhan-mh3ye]

sir i have had acl surgery before 3 years in i cannot return to sports my knee is not stable for return to sports

[@durgesh39738]

I had a partial acl tear in accident and doctor advised rice method in 4 weeks so I have no pain in my knee but my problem is I cannot fold my knee in back side could you please help me

[@rnh3107]

hi sir I'm Rathish I have partial acl tear in right knee I couldn't stand and walk for long time I'm I need surgery or by strengthening excerise is will be right

[@hussain223]

hello I have partial interior crutiate ligment . shall I have to exercise or not ?

[@kouk309]

i have a 6mm ligament tare will i be the same as normal when its healed?

[@avigarg3024]

Dr said me that i have ACL complete mid fibre tear so I don’t know what type of Grade can give to this tear Grade A,B,C and doesn’t it needs surgery?

[@sharrween]

i tore my acl about a three months and until now it didn even recover.There is no difference.I have been doing therapy a praying a lot.Please help me doctor.I cant run and play football

[@ameleis2023]

I have partial ACL and TCL, my doctor said no need for surgery as long I am can bend and extent my knee and it didn't buckle while walking or even suffers swelling .but I can't run so far

[@donranil4613]

actually my knee cap medial facet cartilage loose. lateral are OK

[@bheembheemesh5534]

I had a partial ACL tear before 2 months ago I can walk I can run but I can't climb steps I do not understand what to do plss suggest me what to do

[@VikashGupta-ph1ku]

I had my ACL tear and surgery is done my rehab is going well but I’m having a problem when I’m folding my leg at full extension no problem at all so please suggest me what exercise should I do to get fully folding back side

[@Mischief91]

hellow sir, i have portial acl tear one month ago, i can walk properly but when sitting or stair up or down then some prlm i got, wil u suggest me any exercise with out surgery..

[@rakeshpani2460]

The background music is loud and distracting. Otherwise a very informative video. 👍

[@shubhamkataria6246]

Sir , I have compleat acl tear. But my knee is not buckling as doctor checked . Should I go for surgery?

[@abdulmoiz5987]

I've a partial acl tear and grade2 meniscus tear. Should I go for surgery? I play tennis. Thanks

[@anmoldhillon8195]

near comlete tear of acl with laxity of its fibres with mild anterior translation of tibia sir plz tell me surgery is important ya not?

[@sonalmvarghese5238]

During football match I got injury in my right knee... suddenly i felt down..i take MRI and the report says I have acl ligament sprain and joint effusion..3 weeks later 3 times a week iam doing physiotherapy...now I have no pain.but my right knee looks like double left knee... swelling..3 days ago i played football... suddenly I got injured again...paining...what can I do now.can I recover this and play again?

[@anmoldhillon8195]

nd how can i recover this injury without surgery?

[@ivanpejkovic35]

hi i had an partial ACL injury 2 years ago and i did not have surgery and i train MMA so my question is do i need a surgery because sometimes i feel the acl and the wobbly movment or i can avoid surgery and just strenght my knee with some exercises

[@humadharwar5024]

I had an ACL tear almost a year ago the doctor suggested against a surgery and I have been able to run but my knee snaps when I kick a football hard...I am 16 shall I revisit the doctor , what shall I do now?

[@ernestdominguez6175]

hey doc! i have unstabled knees and have partial acl tear.. i play basketball, and when my knee gets bent, i feel a friction coming from d middle of my knes joints!! know anything about that and how to fix it? please help!!

[@subhamghosh9830]

Sir i have an partial acl tear during playing football. I am a mbbs student. shoud i have to do a surgery

[@RAJBENG]

Sir, is it true that Complete ACL tear can be recovered naturally without surgery by means of stem cells ? how long it takes to fully recover ? and do we get 100% strength back in the joint??

[@rubenchavez7488]

Hi I have a good question answered , the doctors told me that I have an acl but they haven't done an emri test yet, but i can jogg, run, and walk normally , soni really have an acl tear? Please read this my soccer career depends on it , because when I play soccer it hurts

[@dloyt]

In football I player hit my knee in and it hurt for like 5mintues but couldnt really point out were the pain was now its swolen my trainer said it might be a partical acl tear is it??

[@lovesandhu9429]

hii... I have partial acl tear injury but now my knee is stable .. now I want to play soccer so what should I do now plzz answer me ?

[@mcjem5852]

Hi it has been almost 3 weeks since I injured my knee... i was going for a lay up when i was bump in mid air and i immediately feel a stubbing pain.. i have been to my ortho and he suggested an MRI but my schedule is for the next month.. i can walk now but on a downhill slope i feel that my knees are going to give way... wat are ur suggestion and if its an acl tear what are the chances that it was a complete or just a strain?? thanks..

[@namansinghvi1352]

I m having a near to complete tear of ACL so do i need a surgery or it can be healed by physiotherapy?

[@technicalrestoration2012]

hi sir i have done my acl surgery before 20 days ,how many time after i can run and phisically activities, when i walk its little pain plz tell me ,thanku

[@virajkumar6245]

Will ACL show up in MRI after complete ACL reconstruction, I mean what should be the difference in MRI of two one of normal knee and other who undergo complete ACL reconstruction surgery???

[@leehana7226]

i had this motorbike accident 3 years ago n because of that I tore my acl partially (about 30%). I got the surgery a couple of months after to remove the torn ligament but my surgeon said the I didn't need any graft to replace the torn ligament so basically I've only got 70% of my acl left. the problem is eventhough I've never experienced any buckled knee, I still feel the pain all the time especially the left-right sides of my injured knee. what should I do? should I consider another surgery to put the graft in?

[@SuperYtc1]

Time to put the noise and carbon polluting bike down. Play time is over little boy.

[@vikashvashistha2020]

Sir 10% fibers intact will be considered partial tear or complete of knee is table. Second 10% can heal with time to become 30% or more??

[@sarthakgupta6941]

I had a meniscus tear surgery done... But i also had a partial acl tear but that couldn't be surgerically treated because i was only 16 year old.... And i have been playing sports for two years now since my surgery by regularly doing some excercises but recently a lot of time my knee is just giving away and twisting.... And thats causing me a lot of problem... So can my knee be treated in any way? If so then please do tell me

[@vipgamemode9851]

I got acl tear injury in my left knee in 2012 , so I don't do surgery that time , I won't surgery now , if I get surgery this time ,can I run in my life?

[@Becarusa]

If my ACL tear is partial and i can jump , without the knee giving in ,but 2 weeks after the injury still feel unstable playing football, should i consider surgery....or should give my knee more time to heel and then see if it can handle Football(soccer) i am 42 years old to ...but in good shape...jogging and riding a bike is no problem so far. THANK YOU ! Greetings from Germany !

[@swoosh713]

I can run but my knee still buckles when I play a high Intense basketball game and I have a partial acl tear

[@sanketwadekar8712]

i just suffer a partial ACL tear my doctor said me that we will see a month whether i feel instability or not.if yes then he asked me to have surgery . but right now i feel little instability not much more so my question is when should i start the recovery plz help me......

[@amitchoudhury4077]

Sir it will very kind if you answer my question. Sir I had grade 2 acl tear,and I also operate it ..but now I feel the doc cheat me ...pls ans me is the operation was require or not ...now it already 11 months I am unable to run

[@mohammedgazi7187]

I had a partail tear in my acl...and didn’t knew for 3 months...but I took rest for those 3 months...after 3 months I took MRI of my knee...it showed a grade-1 acl tear....some doctors say surgery and some say no to surgery...there is no pain in the knee...I can walk and run but when I turn while playing it shows some instability....I can bend my knee up till the hips...there is no pain at all....can you give me a better solution dr ???....

[@zombiesero9247]

I have the same injury but mine happened during jujitsu at first they said it was an mcl sprain then i got an MRI then they seen i had a partial tear in the acl cant fully extend leg but i can almost fully bend knee still going to knee rehab pain in the mcl when bending knee and unbending knee might also be acl pain knee not the same need more rehab

[@amitpal6732]

sir my Mri report is altered signal intensity anterior involving anterior cruciate ligament (partial tears) with grade II tear of postero-medial meniscus. please suggest me. i need surgery or not. can i run without surgery ?

[@MarcoAv2]

I have a partial acl tear and my knee feels all right all day except when I'm sitting down or laying. The knee seems to be pretty stable but the pain while sleeping is very uncomfortable. Should I be doing rehab knee exercise?

[@tezxbr7348]

hi , did you take the surgery

[@shashankshekarmupparam6433]

i had Partial ACL Tear 2 years ago after 3 to 4 months checkup with doctors and few physciotherapy treatment my knee got to stable but recently few months ago when i am trying to play tennis i felt pain in knees and i took rest for 2 days it became fine, like this i dont have to participate in any physical activities or what i have to do to strengthen the knee?

[@donranil4613]

hi docter, I'm suffering with condromalacia patella over 3 years now. and I am at home test now since one year without work. coz I'm not comfortable to work with this. and my life stopped. over 2 years doing physical therapy but still the same. some docs says this will never recover. is that true? I did an arthroscopic surgery and PRP too. tried many injections too. but my left knee cap very loose. no fit. coming glass breaking noice when I bending it. or squatting. some docs are says better remove the knee cap. some are says I will not able to work hard. but I'm still walking properly with this. please tell me what should I do. I'm 35 years younger. played lots of sports and performed best in job life too. what do u think? can't I go back to my previous life?

[@mohi_3_3_3]

I am totally confused about my acl tear. I consulted two doctors. First doctor told me that your acl is completely tear by looking mri and other doctor told me that you have partial tear by looking too. First doctor suggested me to go for surgery and second have given some medicine or and suggested for excise. One and half month ago it happen with me. I am walking and running by comfortable. My knee is stable but very less swell around my knee Please suggest me to what to do

[@imdadeconomist2654]

i have an acl tear in my right knee.the MRI report is "non visualization of ACL wd no secondary sign of acl tear". The Dr suggest me to do the strengthing excersice for two months and not go for the surgery. i do it for two months nd recovere alot wd no much pain.but still it is unstable in doing heavy activities.again i visit the Dr and he repeat the MRI,but the result was same and he told me to continue the strentghing excercises.sir i want to come back for the heavy activities.may i go for the acl surgery or go through the Dr prescription.

[@swapnilmane22]

what does near complete acl tear means doctor? Is it called a partial acl tear??

[@sudhirjain9276]

Hi i' m choreographer while lifting my partner my right kneegot injured its high grade partial tear in ACL, i,e grade II , is surgery compulsory?? its been a month of being injured, i have improved as i was in touch with physiotherapist. now I'm able to fold my knee. and can i start riding bike?

[@ashwinc5383]

I have full thickness tear ACL after surgery can I go for regular sports activities within 2 months?

[@jericdomingo6442]

Hi sir! My mri results is minimal joint effusion, sir i need surgery for that or not?

[@muhammadabdurrehmanhassans8442]

Sir I had a partial ACL tear on 15 August 2016 ... Now I have often.... I mean once out of 1000 a little buckling ...... should I carry on without surgery.. Or not please guide me thanks

[@philbaert]

I once had a partial tear (MRI confirmed) and played 3 years basketball on it with no problems. One day I tore it completely with a easy half speed jumpstop. It can be coincidence but I trained my hamstrings 2 days prior to the injury. It hurts like hell now. Nothing like the partial tear...

[@tookurjaerbs]

Did you end up getting ACL reconstructive surgery?

[@devton8679]

How is your knee bro? I also injured again after grade 1.. but i haven't done MRI this time!! I have tight knee brac and bandage while playing,but still my knee pops.. what is your condition

[@kaseemmustafa41]

hello sir my knee has broken in 27 December 2017 and I cannot awoke the surgery of my knee. the result is that I cannot walk propply. pleas give me sugetion.

[@kaseemmustafa41]

27 December 2016

[@AKASHMUKHERJEE1987]

hello..... my mri report says 1) chronic tear of the proximal and middle thirds of the ACL with mild fluid along the torn ligaments 2) radial tear involving posterior horn of the medical meniscus . 3) moderate joint effusion..... can u plz guide Wht these points mean.... is it partial tear of acl or full.....what shuld I do Nw...? kindly help me out..if u can send ur mail I'd I can even send u my report if u want to see it.. Thnx n god bless

[@krishnavarpe2414]

Sir plz suggest me .. I hd met an accident b4 2months back. And thr is pain in my right knee. I didn't MRI yet bt I think its thr torn any thing like acl.. im scared.. im able to walk bt not run. I'm not comfortable with my knee. its not cure totally.. I don't want to go under the knife.. plz help.

[@lsadq10]

Thankyou doctor you give me hope with my grade 1 acl because i was afraid i wouldnt return to sport

[@DrDavidGeier]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@lsadq10]

​@@DrDavidGeierthank a lot doctor thanks god i am 90% recovered just back to strength my muscle and finish my exams and i will return to sport

[@Maazsarwar2034]

Sir I have partial Acl tear.i walk normally but can't make sharp movements

[@davidallan4129]

Through an MRI I've been diagnosed with a partial to almost complete tear to the ACL, which occurred in a game of squash. It has been 17 months since I did it and only once through activity have I felt any signficant pain through the knee dislocating slightly when jumping off of a jetski and landing in the soft sand at an awkward angle. I was diagnosed within a week of tearing the ACL, but had to wait a year before I could get it seen to because of insurance reasons. Hence I have not played squash and recently had it checked with a new MRI. During the 17 months I have taken up weight-lifting with squats & biking but kept away from explosive movement sports (which I love) and the surgeon after comparing both MRIs and testing my knee stability says my knee is stable and has suggested that I don't receive surgery. He has sent me to a physiotherapist with the hope of strengthening and stablising the knee further in order to play squash again. I have my doubts, but I am wondering how well ACL knee braces work? It is clear that I can run, bike, jump and move quite well not even realising I have knee issues, but I am wondering about the strategy of just wearing a brace when playing squash (or other explosive sports). Is it possible this strategy will work? How well do the new knee braces of today replace the bio-mechanics of what an ACL does?

[@out2flip]

You asked this question 5 yrs ago. Did you ever get an answer to it? I’m in the same situation now.

[@sanajindani9288]

@@out2flip can you run and jump?

[@user-ep4jd7iv4p]

Heyyy did u ever get an answer am at the same situation

[@devton8679]

​@@user-ep4jd7iv4phow is your condition now?? I have the same situation now.. please update bro

[@exiuorhcchrouixe53]

bro give us an update

[@__babyz__]

hi how long does that felling last for , I tore my acl partially and when I twist it to fast it becomes unbearable and can't bear wait

[@dhruvkhurana3838]

Hi, in a similar situation now. Any tips?

[@notoriouslyyours890]

is it necessary for a ACL surgery

[@mera-mahan-bharath]

My knee is not stable , I have done partial meniscectomy 1 month aga,

[@rnh3107]

I hv partial acl tear on right knee evn i did physiotherapy lik NFT , ultrasonic etc but still I feel I couldn't stand 4 long time and even walking the only pain from quadriceps please gv me ur feedback doctor

[@ranganathav3277]

ACL partial tear sir can you show physiotherapy exercise sir

[@safeerlone577]

Hey Anyone! I have an ACL partial legament tear in my left knee since 2019, after getting lot more medications and physiotherapies and exercises, i still feel panic after i play sports. Should i go for surgery? im 23 yrs now Please help me😭😭

[@sameerkharade7750]

I had a partial ACL tear in my right knee which was operated about four months ago. The injury happened three years ago. I was never an athlete but i started experiencing sudden knee pain and limited range of motion. Before the surgery i never really experienced knee buckling but i couldn't walk much. I'm currently in the 14th week post surgery and the pain is still there in the knee, more in the heel due to which I can't jog or walk for longer time. The other knee is painful too. It hurts after walking and achieving full knee flexion is painful. I consulted a family physician he said it is a pulled tendon, whereas my surgeon said that the other knee pains due to overuse. I took medicines but the pain has not subsided. I love to run but i am unable to walk😭 also, i am 19 years old. Please help. I hope You'll respond.

[@tezxbr7348]

hi ,how are you now ? did you get better

[@dragonlense]

Hey Doc! 2 days ago I was performing a jump spin kick for a film, and upon "launching" the kick i felt a "pop". The pop wasnt significant, meaning no one heard it, and the pain level was about a 4, and extremely brief. The small amount of pain immediately went away, but my knee felt weaker and different. We had other filming planned, so because there was no pain the film crew and I drove to the mountains to get some drone shots. Heading up the mountain i was fine, with a bit of slippage every now and then when i stepped at a certain angle, but no pain. On the way down though is where there was significantly more slippage with a bit of pain. So i went home amd rested. The next day the knee was tight and slightly swollen, but no bruising and i iced it. Today, 2 days later, the knee is less tight and less swollen, but i feel some slight popping. I am currently contrasting. Would it be safe for me to wait a week or so to see if it heals up? Or would it be prudent to see the doc? With the health system the way it is, im very reluctant to go to the doctor unless absolutely necessary.

[@emilianolopez4289]

I am in a very similar situation with my leg. I m also a martial artist, and the degree of injury you described with your knee is very similar to mine, ¿what did you mean by "the health system the way it is," you were reluctant? How is your knee now?

[@kingkobra91yt46]

doc i got 3 years after i had my acl surgery i try to work out on it and i wanna know is there a possibility i can go back to playing football ??