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Will a torn acl hurt to walk on about a week after the injury?
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ACL tear: Not necessarily. A torn acl will hurt and swell for about a week after which the knee pain improves. The problem with a knee that has a torn acl is instability and giving way.
Answered 7/1/2013
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