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I just recieved my mri results i have a full thickness acl tear will that heal on its own or will i need surgery?

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No it will not heal: The acl when get torn, dose not healed by itself and need to be reconstructed, because of the nature of the blood supply of this ligament.

Dr Derani agreed

Answered 9/19/2018

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Will not heal.: You will most likely need surgery to have a stable knee again.

Answered 9/19/2018

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