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Docs please tell, does partial thickness acl tear with preserved ligaments attachment, heal completely with rest,rehab & medication without surgery?
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It depends: on the severity of the tear, and whether there is any functional impairment. It may not require surgery, but talk to your orthopedic surgeon about treatment/prognosis in your case.
Answered 11/28/2017
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