Is the Outcome of ACL Surgery really better than Conservative Management?

If you have sustained an ACL ( Anterior Cruciate Ligament of the knee) tear and is considering an ACL surgery, you would find it useful to know more about the latest research discussion on ACL surgery versus Physical therapy management.

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You can certainly work out and strengthen the quad and hamstring which will help with stability and offload some pressure, but for active sports lifestyles, the surgery is best for stability long term. You wouldn’t want to reinjure yourself worse. Source: http://www.aclsurgery.us/