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ACL tear
A ligament connects bone to bone. so if you have a torn ACL, there result is instability between the two bones that comprise the knee joint.
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Are there different levels of ACL tears?
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Acl tear symptoms ?
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Where is pain located for Acl tear?
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What exercises should I do with an ACL tear?
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A 29-year old male asked:
What is the definition or description of: ACL tear?
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A 35-year old asked:
How do you know the difference between a full and partial ACL tear?
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A 43-year old asked:
What steps should I be taking next when recovering from a 3rd ACL tear?
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A 48-year old asked:
Why do ACL tears take so long to heal?
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A 48-year old asked:
Should i apply heat or ice to my ACL tear?
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A 43-year old asked:
Can i still walk if I have a bad ACL tear?
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A 36-year old asked:
How long does ACL tear rehab usually take?
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A 47-year old asked:
Will i need a surgery for a partial ACL tear?
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A 25-year old male asked:
Does full thickness acl tear require surgery?
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A 45-year old asked:
Does an ACL tear still heal if you don't do rehab?
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A 47-year old asked:
Are there different symtoms in a ACL tear and a MCL tear?
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A 45-year old asked:
How do the symptoms of an ACL tear differ from an MCL tear?
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A 34-year old asked:
What are the differences in symptoms in an ACL tear and a MCL tear?
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A 23-year old male asked:
I have complete ACL tear mid portion...I want to noe hw much time it will take it to recontruct...And will it recontruct naturally?
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A 16-year old female asked:
Acl tear information girls soccer u14?
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A 17-year old male asked:
What can I do to prevent a second ACL tear?
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A 41-year old asked:
What to do if I have partial ACL tear n meniscus ?
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A 46-year old female asked:
Full thickness ACL tear --- most common treatment ?
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A 52-year old asked:
Is it possible to continue playing rugby with an ACL tear?
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A 47-year old asked:
How much time will an ACL tear recovery last after surgery?
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A 34-year old asked:
What can I do about a small ACL tear and a flipped meniscus?
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A 40-year old asked:
Is it painful to have surgery for an ACL tear or mensicus tear?
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A 36-year old asked:
If I have a partial ACL tear, can I still play rec-league basketball?
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A 48-year old asked:
I'm an elite soccer player with an ACL tear is there any way i can be back on the field in a month?
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A 43-year old female asked:
Do ACL tears always show up on an mri? What does fibrillation mean on an mri? I was told I have that on the acl.
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A 39-year old asked:
Is a full thickness ACL tear the same as a complete rupture of the ACL? My physiotherapist has said that a full thickness ACL tear is different - so isnt a complete (rupture) tear - but Ive seen on medical forums that they are essentially the same
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