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If you’ve torn your ACL, one of the first questions you may have is: Do I need surgery? For years, ACL tears were commonly associated with ACL reconstruction, particularly for athletes who wanted to return to sport. But our understanding of ACL injuries has changed. Research now suggests that some people can recover successfully with rehabilitation alone, while others may benefit from surgery after a period of physiotherapy. There is also growing evidence that some torn ACLs

The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a knee-stabilizing ligament that prevents the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur while...