Reconstruction: Treatment of torn ACL depends on patient age, activity level and expectations. High level athletes who are engaged in pivoting, cutting sports (soccer, football, basketball) have a greater change to return to their prior of level of activity with reconstruction. For patients who are lower demand, a trial of hamstring strengthening program and bracing may be reasonable.
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Recon: Reconstruction is the best and progress in this field has grown with leaps and bounds. Get into a knee specialist be evaluateded and talk it over with him/her.
Answered 12/8/2012
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