A member asked:

Bout 3m ago torn my mcl/acl . bending about 3/4 the way but pops when straighten .. most time no pain pop.. will it heal without surgery?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

No: The ACL ligament will not heal on its own. Even when surgery is done, it is not repaired. Another structure, usually a tendon, is harvested and used in its place. If a person is low demand, they can sometimes do ok with out surgery, alrhough they may need a brace. Most reasonably active people need surgery as the ACL is the major stabilizer of the knee.

Answered 1/18/2016

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