ACL recovery

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction: What Athletes Need to Know

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Only 17% of patients return to their preinjury performance after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction at an average of 2.3 years, while 62% return to participation and 16% sustain a new ACL injury. The operation can restore stability, but it doesn't guarantee that an athlete will compete at the same level as before. That distinction changes how … Read more

How to Treat Acl Tear

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A sudden pivot, an awkward landing, or a collision can leave the knee swollen within minutes. By the next morning, many patients are dealing with pain, a feeling that the knee may give way, and a difficult question: how to treat an ACL tear without making the wrong decision. The answer isn't automatically surgery, and … Read more