An ACL tear does not automatically mean surgery. The decision depends on instability, activity goals, associated injuries and the demands you want to return to.
Book via WhatsAppNo. Some patients can function well with structured rehabilitation. Reconstruction is more often considered when symptomatic instability persists, when pivoting sports are important, or when associated injuries influence the decision.
Meniscus and cartilage injuries commonly influence treatment planning. Preserving repairable meniscal tissue is an important consideration when surgery is indicated.
Return to sport should not be based on time alone. Strength, movement control, confidence, functional testing and the nature of the sport all matter.
A failed or recurrent ACL injury requires assessment of tunnel position, alignment, meniscus status, graft choice and other contributors to instability before planning revision surgery.
Persistent pain, recurrent instability, loss of function, mechanical symptoms or difficulty returning to normal activity are reasons to obtain an orthopedic assessment. Treatment is individualized after history, examination and review of appropriate imaging.