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Is surgery is required for knee ligament(acl)tear?

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Mostly yes: To regain full function, surgery is the definitive choice.

Answered 5/14/2013

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Depends: The younger you are and the more active you are, the more you should consider the surgery. If you have a problem with instability, then you should certainly consider having the acl reconstructed.

Answered 5/15/2013

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