Do I really need to get surgery for my ACL tear in my knee or could I just go on!
Question:
Do I really need to get surgery for my ACL tear in my knee or could I just go on without it?
I mean I go to physical therapy and I can walk on it and I will soon be fitted with a custom ACL brace so that I believe I can be somewhat active again.
Answers:
Anyone can live without their ACL...but how much pain you will be in (some or none) will be dependent on your body type, degree of tear and activity level. One thing to consider is that if you are young, you will put a lot more wear and tear on your knee as you age. If you are older and relatively sendetary, I would say you can probably resume your normal lifestyle without much pain.