How do you treat a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament?

Acl reconstruction: Most often, an acl tear requires reconstruction with tissue from the patient's hamstrings or from the tissue bank. Some patients can get by without an acl. Start with physical therapy and soon you will know which category you fall into. If there is also a meniscus tear, reconstruction of the acl is necessary.

Surgery: Anterior cruciate ligament disruption is best handled with surgery. In some cases where the knee is stable and the individual is skeletally immature a decision may be made to delay the surgery. Another situation where a non- surgical approach may be considered is again where the knee is stable an the individual is not very active or elderly. Seek expert advice from an orthopedic surgeon.

Surgery.: Most ACL tears in active , younger individuals, require surgery, to stabilize the knee again. Non- surgical treatment is reserved for people who may be older and inactive, or, if they have other conditions that make them a poor candidate for surgery.