A member asked:

I'm an elite soccer player with an acl tear is there any way i can be back on the field in a month?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Depends...: Unlikely; however if your acl tear is isolated( no meniscus tear, etc.)and you have good " secondary restraints " in your knee( mcl, capsular ligaments)and your knee is still 'stable' when involved in hard , cutting sports (i.e.Soccer) then return to soccer w/ or w/o functional knee bracing then u might be able to... The chances for this scenario even in your age group are <30%.Best of luck!

Answered 4/19/2014

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