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Does a Torn ACL Always Require ACL Surgery? Exploring Your Treatment Options

A group of women soccer players doing warm-up exercises with a coach on a grassy field. The focus is on injury prevention and strengthening—key elements of ACL injury prevention and surgery recovery and rehabilitation.

ACL reconstruction surgery is one of the safest and most common orthopedic procedures performed today: approximately 400,000 people in the United States get it every year. Yet not every torn ACL requires surgery. Treatment decisions depend on multiple factors, including your age, activity level, the severity of the tear, and your individual goals. While some…

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ACL Surgery Recovery Time: How Long Does It Take to Heal?

A woman wearing a knee brace post acl surgery.

The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of four major ligaments in the knee. ACL injuries are common among athletes, especially those who participate in sports involving sudden stops and direction changes, such as soccer, basketball, and football. However, ACL injuries can also occur in non-athletes due to accidents or falls. When the ACL is…

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