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Is it possible to have an acl tear and a functional knee?
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ACL deficiency : Without acl reconstruction you can expect instability particularly with decending stairs or turning quickly from side to side. Long term acl deficiency ultimately will end up with severe osteoarthritis in 15-20 years. In the interim, meniscus tears (cartilage"shock absorbers" in the knee) are more likely.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes.: Some people can function fairly well, despite having a torn ACL. This is generally the exception , and not the rule.
Answered 5/21/2015
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