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I sustained a acl tear on 12/12/12 and was referred to and orthro surgeon, no-one available over festive season, can it wait?

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Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

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Yes: As long as you have a good brace, it can wait.

Dr Banerjee agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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Yes: Usually most surgeries can happen after 3-4 weeks after the ACL injury/tear. If you want you can consider seeing if stem cell therapy can be helpful for you instead of surgery, check out Regenexx.Com.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/29/2014

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A member asked:

I sustained a acl tear on 12/12/12 and was referred to and orthro surgeon, no-one available over festive season, can it wait?

7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gregory Neyman answered

Dr Banerjee agreed

Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

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