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A member asked:

If you have a full thickness acl tear and i am a 3 sport athlete is the best option to get surgery or no?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: It is highly unlikely you would be able to continue any substantial athletic activity with an "ACL deficient" knee. The ACL is one of the primary stabilizers of the knee joint.

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2016

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Yes.: You need to have the knee surgically stabilized to participate in twisting/pivoting sports.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 7/22/2017

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