You just described my pain to the tee.Hurt knee 8 years ago had surgery Dr said I had torn cartilage and that I would probably have to have knee replacement but I refused .About 3 weeks ago of writing this the pain swelling and popping of knee started to lessen with each day .I researched the area of pain and symptoms that I’ve been having.Your website popped up and let me say : You nailed it!Your description of an injured mcl is spot on to what I’ve been experiencing since 2015.Now I know I just wish I would have researched this before .
I think this is one of the best videos I've watched on acl tears!. I had a traumatic injury nearly a year ago in 2022 still haven't received an MRI yet but recently got a knee brace! I'm praying for a good recovery and a test to see how severe my knee pain is🙏🏽 Thank you so much for these vids Doc❤️
I’m going onto two weeks with my knee injury. Just found out I have a fracture on my tibial, right beneath the knee cap, both lateral and medial meniscus have a tear, and a complete acl tear along with a small piece of bone cartilage that got broken off which is full thickness chondral loss? Idk but they’re going to grow my cells in a lab then surgical implant them. I’m scared
@@bait-ul-hassan2290 I'm so sorry I only saw this comment now😭!! But the process has been slow. I got my MRI and was told I had a ruptured ligament. My knee still feels stiff but I can more so walk at a proper pace and only jog lightly! I have not been able to return to sports yet ;(
@@moneyaint Oh my! I can't imagine how painful that injury was!;( but glad you're getting treatment quickly! Have you been referred to any physio? Or do you have to wait until the surgical transplant? I'm wishing you a full and safe recovery!!❤
@@moneyaint If this surgery can help you improve movement in your knee or a full recovery then it's so worth it! I've never had a surgery so I know it can be scary to think about! but I think overall the transplants will help with your injury! Just make sure to rest , elevate and ice the knee and do additional treatments if doctors advised any before your surgery!
You make me understand what has gone wrong with my knee, and the importance of stabilizing it and keeping muscles strong. Thank you for doing these! I am definitely considering your PT classes…after my MRI.
Im a full time licensed plumber and about 3 years ago i took out my ACL and meniscus this devistated my career but i never gotten the surgery, i still want the surgery but i cant afford it, so im gonna comment what alot of people want to know that the doctors wont tell you, yes after a few months of rehab you will be able to function, but you need to excercise daily or it will buckle on you when you least expect it, its honestly just basic safety stuff that you need to watch out for, ASK for help if you need it, and dont try to be a one man army it wont benefit you at all, but you should be more than capable to do your trades job after 3 months just take your time with it and use your head more than your muscles
I had a ruptured ACL , also a fractured tibial plateau. The tibia healed without surgery, but I didn’t know about the ACL. My leg buckled and down I went on my wrist. Broken and displaced. Wrist Needed surgery. I wore a custom knee brace and did PT while awaiting ACL surgery for six months. Hoping to put this entire injury behind me.
@@winchestertonfieldville8973 its a long road, after dealing with this for years ive come to learn that it does not buckle randomly anymore, but gotta stay moving, if i take a nice vacation and not use my body my good knee will suffer from patellar tendonitis the day after i get my tools back on
@@BrickHeadBro oh trust me im aware, we americans are really in a bad spot and ive never seen such hatred through politics, i never thought i would see the day that i would be ashamed of my own country, but bottom line is i cant afford the recovery time my government has litterally made it impossible for me
As someone who has a complete tear of my ACL, (and tears of the meniscus and LCL) I can tell you beyond all shadow of a doubt, surgery is 100% necessary in my case. My knee buckled the other day, sending me into the most excruciating pain I’ve had since my injury. The ACL is what stabilizes the knee. I had my injury a month ago, and on 12/5 I will finally have surgery. I’m a fairly active person, and I am very fit. I have done prehab religiously, and for the last month, NOTHING has changed. If I don’t have surgery, I will never walk right again. I will never ski again. I will never be back to normal function. I don’t recommend anyone with a total tear like me not having surgery. My MRI said surgery is necessary.
I tore my knee full tear and I didn't feel any instability or knee buckles I have been going gym like normal. What did you do too cause your knee buckles?
Even I have got complete ACL tear and doctor has suggested for surgery... But I'm not fully ready for it cuz many r telling there r complications after the surgery... So seeking more suggestions
Near complete ACL tear, Grade I tear of posterior horn of the medial meniscus not reaching up-to the articular surface. Grade I tear of the Medial collateral ligament Grade I injury of the muscies posterior to the knee. Moderate effusion in the knee joint. Soft tissue edema around the knee.
It didn't healed by it self just physically therapy exercise but still it shows symptoms such as swollen knee by more walking doing heavy workout etc. Still finding solution to keep the symptoms minimal.
I have a torn partial ACL graft since 2020. I am still able to play with it but not in a really competitive setting. Hardwork and leg exercises will only help you until it does not. An unstable knee is really hard to risk playing on
I fell out of a trampoline at defy 10 feet up in the air . I looked down and the trampoline was gone and I stopped my fall with my right leg. My leg completely came out of my knee. I was lucky when I wiggled my leg for it to go Back in place. I was in horrible pain. My 2 year-old asked me if I was OK. Never have I heard her ask me that. My heart was broken. My first thought was how am I going to feed her, how am I going to go grocery shopping ,cook , wipe her butt etc.. my life is over. . Anyways, so finally, the pain was much better so I figured I’d get up and walk. Unfortunately my leg completely gave out and I fell to the ground. Instantly I knew my life has completely changed forever. I’m waiting to see my Orthopedic in a few days. In the meantime, I want to see my options. I really enjoyed this video , I very much appreciate you taking the time to make this . According to the ER, they think that my ACL and my PCL is gone. I don’t have any pain with my leg gives out but I feel the bones hitting each other and that feels crazy and I just feel like someone kicked me in the knee but the pain goes away. My foot also turns blue when I am on my crutches, so I remain with my leg up on my wheelchair. Would there be a chance for me to give this a try you think? I cannot put my foot down on the floor or else my leg will give out and he goes sideways not front ways..
Crazy brother cause same thing happend to me but playing football! My knee goes sideways Craziest thing that ever happened to me. It’s been about 5 years + since it happened and I still have problems with it 😢. At times it gives out but forsher strengthening the muscles around the knee helps !
Hello Dr. I sustained an injury from jumping off the top of a car during an accident three years ago. Initially, I visited a hospital where they diagnosed me with a torn ACL and recomended surgery which i didnt take. Despite this, I could bend my knee fully backward without pain, but I couldn't fully stretch it as before. Later, i visited another hospital for a second opion and noted that my walking pattern was almost normal despite the injury, which led them to believe that my ACL was not torn based on the mri result of the previous hospital. They advised me to undergo physiotherapy exercises. This incident happened about three years ago. Since then, I’ve done some light exercises and have been able to run and perform push exercises, but I still can't fully stretch my leg. Last week, I collided with another player while playing football, and it was quite painful. After undergoing an MRI, the hospital confirmed my ACL is torn and suggested surgery. Currently, I can walk without limping as a week has passed since the incident. I'm concerned about making the wrong decision regarding surgery. I am not a professional football player; I play for fun. I am currently in a foreign country with better medical facilities. Today, I came across your video, and I am considering not having surgery based on your advice. Could you please provide your guidance on this matter? Thank you
I sold my braces last year since I found them useless. but now I see how useful they actually can be and will definitely buy one to test your suggestions. I can't over appreciate your informative content. TY 🤝
This is such relatable content. I experienced a pop in my knee 10 months ago. Was diagnosed in urgent care with a Baker’s cyst. In follow up with an orthopedic specialist, I received a cortisone shot, which I ended up in ER a week later due to excruciating throbbing pain. X-rays showed nothing remarkable. 10 months later, I still experience pain, swelling and can’t bear full weight on the knee. I believe it’s some form of tear and want to heal naturally with exercises at home. I’m frustrated with going to the doctor and being misdiagnosed.
Hi Natalie, We’re so sorry you have been struggling with your knee pain and the frustrating experience of being misdiagnosed. We know the frustration and pain you have been under and we hope you can find some relief soon. It may be possible that you have a tear but we wouldn’t be able to say for certain without a proper evaluation. A Baker's cyst can form when there's excess fluid in the knee joint, often due to an underlying issue like a tear or inflammation. While it’s possible there could be a tear, we can’t say for certain without a proper evaluation. We have would highly recommend a Virtual Consultation. Our Virtual Consultations are conducted similarly to a Zoom call, and we will send you a link that will automatically connect you with one of our doctors. This consultation will allow us to gain a better understanding of your condition, discuss your medical history, and provide personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Once you have purchased the Virtual Consultation, our scheduling coordinator will contact you to find out the best time and date that works for your appointment. After your appointment is made we recommend sending us an email with your questions, any records you would like to discuss, and a brief description of your medical history at least 24 hours before your appointment. This will help us prepare and ensure we can address all your concerns during the session. After your Virtual Consultation, you will receive a recording of the session, and you will have 30 days from the date of the consultation to ask any follow-up questions regarding your session. You can email us your questions, and our doctors will get back to you at their earliest convenience. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations, including cost, please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ In the meantime we do have a couple of playlist that you may find beneficial. You can access it here: “Knee Meniscus Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html “Baker’s Cyst Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE.html&si=9XQImz7xL0xsw3M4 “ACL Knee Pain Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. Thank you for your kind words about our content. Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I am impressed and motivated from this video sir 🙏 thank you. In my MRI report, I got complete ACL tear, I am worried about surgery. Kindly advise me to heal without surgery.
Hey @shylajakeshav2955, sorry to hear about your ACL tear :-( We've got many videos right here about how to help your ACL in order to avoid surgery: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
Hi Mamaandmisisadventures, Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope the knee brace offers you some relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
My husband was clipped on December 25 by a wild snowboarder while skiing. He could barely walk for months with the swelling but now there is less clicking/popping and now just more achy from time to time. Walking for extended periods was hard. I’ve given him glut strengthening exercises and gentle shallow squats. He had a McDavid hinged knee brace in the early months but stopped wearing after a few months as he started feeling much better. He is much better but his MRI at the end of May was read as a completely torn ACL and both meniscal torn and MCL partial tear. But I was the only one as a chiro who did the basic orthopedic tests and the anterior drawer test was NOT positive. However, medial gapping test was hugely unstable. So I was stunned when the results in MRI complete ACL tear were read. Up to 40% are read wrong? I think it is MCL because the goalie squat was painful for him but is not anymore. So are you saying he should wear this other brace you recommend? Or just continue with the McDavid brace? All the time? He is much better as the knee only aches from time to time. I’ve been advising him to fix the muscle imbalance and strengthen the gluts. Standing in sand on the beach makes him feel unstable. They recommended orthopedic consult for ACL reconstruction and a custom ACL brace but so far two Orthopedics have turned him down. Should we just get this brace to recommend at this point? How long should he wear it for? I talked to him about doing your online knee rehab plan since it would clearly give him a guided program to help him fix his muscle imbalance. He has a history of loving biking and leg press and always had strong quads. That’s why he likely injured a meniscus many years ago. Sadly this was a freak injury on the ski hill.
Hey doc, i got my MRI reports and my doctor suggested a surgery but I don't really want to go for it. I'm 18 and it's been a month since my injury and i can walk better now with a knee cap. Medial femorotibial compartment: No medial femorotibial bone marrow edema. Medial collateral ligament, medial meniscus and articular cartilage are intact. Lateral femorotibial compartment: Articular cartilage, lateral collateral ligament, iliotibial band, lateral meniscus, biceps femoris and popliteus are intact. Patellofemoral compartment: Normal patellar position with Caton Deschamps ratio of 1.1. Moderate anterolateral femoral and inferomedial patellar impaction marrow edema. High grade patellar attachment and low-grade femoral attachment medial patellofemoral ligament injury. No loose body. Trochlear morphology: DeJour type A trochlear morphology. TT:TG distance of 1.1 cm on MRI. Extensor mechanism is intact. Patellofemoral articular cartilage and lateral patellofemoral ligament are intact. No VMO muscle volume loss or fatty infiltration Cruciate ligaments: Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are intact. Minimal joint effusion. No Baker’s cyst. Neurovascular structures are unremarkable. Impression: 1) Sequel to recent patellar instability- Moderate anterolateral femoral and inferomedial patellar impaction marrow edema. High grade patellar attachment and low-grade femoral attachment medial patellofemoral ligament injury. Status of predisposing factors - Normal patellar position. DeJour type A trochlear morphology. TT:TG distance of 1.1 cm on MRI. 2) Intact cruciates, collaterals and cartilage.
This was my report, do you think i can heal without a surgery and maybe get back to normal and continue my dance classes?
Very informative video, i had a complete tear ACL, since 14 days wearing braces and able to walk with walker only though much improvement as compared to first three days of injury, will wait for some more time, though doctor is suggesting for surgery
Hi sit, i recently hurt my knee like 10 days ago and the mri shows the following results. Could you please tell me if i need surgery or I am able to heal by myself . My doctor says surgery is needed and I am really scared. Please suggest what do i need to don:( IMPRESSION: 1. High-grade mid substance ACL tear. 2. Grade 1 sprain of the fibulocollateral ligament. 3. Posterior, medial meniscocapsular sprain. 4. Tibial plateau bone marrow contusions. 5. Small joint effusion.
Hi Doc, Thanks for the video it's really helpful in understanding the problem clearly I had a knee injury 6 months back and decided to take MRI now as there is a constant pain, and here is my results. *Minimal knee joint effusion.* *Grade I tear - Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.* *Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.* *Anterior cruciate ligament-Partial Tear.* *Posterior cruciate ligament - Strain.* I shown these results to an Ortho Doctor and he suggested for Arthroscopy as next step.. How severe is my injury? and also trying to get a knee brace for myself after seeing this video. Once again thanks for the Information and support 🙂
Dear Doc lots of love from India , according to the MRI done on my right knee after having a motorbike accident,I have full thickness tear of my ACL whereas I don't feel so ,and since the very first day I'm using the kind of brace you suggest,I feel better day by day and I'm in no mood to have an operation, please suggest some excercise and supplements to get full power back in my knee thank you ,may Allah swt endow you with a healthy and prosperous life
I was not referred to getting a knee brace after I went to the hospital for the doctors to check for more than 4 times, and I really appreciate your videos Dr. it’s now been 6 months that I have had an acl grade 2 but I feel it is healing better than ever, and it’s honestly sad that the head orthopaedic doctor from Fiona Stanley hospital today told me I have grade 3 injury and said that I needed surgery without looking at my previous mri scan. Any suggestions…
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I recently realized that I have severe mucinous degeneration of ACL. Does nonsurgical procedure help? What is your recommendation?
Hey Jason!!! Great question. Everyone develops osteoarthritis to some degree as they age. The problem is when arthritis develops faster than it should. Arthritis progresses too fast when there is too much pressure in the knee joint. This happens when the quads are overused. People with ACL tears are more susceptible to getting faster progressing osteoarthritis if they don't fix the underlying root cause of the fast progressing arthritis - over-dominant quads. Even for people that do get ACL surgery, they are more susceptible to getting faster progressing osteoarthritis if they don't address the quad dominance. Does that answer your question Jason?
I wish I had seen this video earlier, I was asked to take my brace (same type) off 3 weeks after my injury when I started physical therapy. They said it was better to use a crutch than a brace so I started using a crutch. At the time no one knew I had a complete ACL tear because the emergency department at the hospital in Dublin, Ireland didn't bother to do an MRI. It's been almost 4 months since my injury and I still can't walk up stairs or do any squats but I can walk normally without a limp.
Hey Kenken! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad that we have been able to provide you with some relief! 🙌🏽 Here is a type of knee brace that we would recommend: amzn.to/3SK2ST5 Below is our entire ACL playlist for you: “ACL Knee Pain Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not. We hope this is helpful! Please keep us updated on your progress! 🧡
I agree with this 100 percent. I heard a pop in my knee Sunday. Went to doctor they said it's acl. I have been wearing my brace regiously and I am improving rabidly
There’s still a possibility your acl is torn even if your leg is improving (something else could’ve caused that pop though) because my acl was fully torn for 10 months and I didn’t notice because after the incident that tore it (I didn’t know it was torn at the time) my leg improved back to the point where I could run full speed, so I’d get an mri if I were you im saying this so incase it’s torn you can catch it early
Thank you doctor you just gave me a hope to survive without a surgery . On my MRI report its shoes ACL complete tear grade 3, But i able to walk without any issues even i dont have swelling. I consulted a doctor he suggested me to go for a surgery but i dont want to lose my natural body given by god. I am searching for this for a while. Now i am happy with your words going to start my day with knee braces😊
I went to two different doctors at two different hospitals, one said i must do surgery another Said the same thing you said, mri is not accurate he gave medication and exercise it's been 2 months but i can walk and run properly with a bit of pain.
How, exactly, does an acl tear heal over time without surgery? Do the torn parts grow back together somehow? Does new new ligament grow? And exactly how does exercise help with that process? Did it tear because muscles were weak? Does strengthening muscles hold the knee in place so the ligament can grow back? Is there scar tissue? Does that make the healed ligament weak and vulnerable to a tear in the future? Sorry for so many questions. All I see is videos on how tears happen and how to do rehab.
Hi doc, last april i got injury playing basketball, and i tried to heal it at home. And then i think its notnhealing well, so i tried to go to the nearest orthopedics then the ortho said that i should have xray and mri, but then i cant afford to pay for an mri, waited and looking for a public hospital that can do my mri. Story short, i got my mri this july and the result shows the following: 1. High-grade anterior cruciate ligament tear. 2. Complex horizontal and radial tear involving the inferior margin of the posterior horn and root of the medial meniscus. 3. Mild joint effusion with synovitis. 4. Mild marrow edema in the tibial plateau. With this the ortho told me to just apply for a rehabilitation for the strengthening and after that, i told my therapist that i want to play again and he said that i should have my acl to be operated to have my life back. So as i watch your video, and read a comment i want to ask for a opinion to what should i do for my knee. Should i operate or opted for the natural healing method?
Hello, Berlito! We are sorry to hear you've been struggling with an ACL and meniscus tear! Here is some more information that can be helpful on your journey to naturally heal your knee: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
I got my knee injury while playing football 3 years ago my left knee bent inwards I kept resting for months each time longer and every time I tried to play my knee would always give way then swell up when I made sharp turns while playing or even doing some physical activities there's been some improvements I walk fine without pain or any swelling but just know my knee is not its normal self I feel the looseness on the inner knee I recently got a MRI done and the results were I have partial acl tear so hopefully this information could help
Really appreciate this video while I investigate what happened to my knee recently and how to proceed. Been told I've torn my ACL, but have also been told I dislocated my kneecap?! MRI next week for more clues. I think i have a shot at avoiding surgery based on 4 days of minor improvement. Got my brace for now!
I tore my acl and decided to not get the surgery and almost 4 months into it my knee starts to feel better it’s more flexible and I was playing basketball I stopped with the leg I tore my acl on and it popped out of place and the pain won’t go away and now I finally decided to get the surgery so it doesn’t pop out of place again.
Great video....Dr. Dave...You should incorporate the Diapulse machine and cold laser into your therapy also collagen, vit c, d, zinc and fish oil so the patient can heal faster and better...
Hi! I had an injury of medial reticulum and cruciate ligament of patellar dislocation 3 weeks ago… I’ve been resting my knee but I’m having a problem bending my knee…. How do I get my full range motions of the knee?
Just tore my acl skiing Dec 2022 your videos are very helpful. My knee totally gave out. Working on my glutes now still wearing a brace and going through physio
Hey Heidi, so sorry to hear about your ACL injury from skiing. We're glad you're finding our videos helpful! Just in case you need them, here are all our ACL related videos: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
Hey there Heidi! I hope you are doing well now. May you share your experience with us if you don’t mind? My friend got an ACL injury while skiing a couple of weeks back, and we are not sure how to go around it. Your input would be invaluable to us! Thank you :)
Hello doc i had met with an accident month ago i got mri report i have complete acl tear and lateral menicus tear and i can able to walk without pain and flex and extend my knee nicely and i no need of surgery how can i heal it naturally plz suggest sir
Hey Rocky, sorry to hear about your ACL and meniscus tears :-( It's great that you're improving and can likely get better all the way without surgery!!! You've got to learn all about how to heal a meniscus and an ACL from our videos! The best thing for you is to properly educate yourself so that you can know what the next best step is for you. You can see our ACL and meniscus videos in these playlists: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html "Knee Meniscus Help" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
Good video, gives me hope to heal my ACL. I did a complete ACL tear playing soccer 7 weeks ago when I hyperextended my knee. I found after 3 weeks it felt pretty good, so I played again and did a minor hyperextension. Took a week off and bought a brace like you have there and played 4 games since. Knee feels stable in brace. Did an online session with Jun Matsumoto today, he has had 100% success with healing ACL tears (16/16) with his exercises. The focus is bringing your heal to your hip to shorten the length of the ACL so it can reattach. He wants me to quit soccer for 6 months, tough ask. I will do the exercises and see how I go. I don't see the benefit of the knee brace when not playing sport as my knee is very stable.
Hi Andy, just wondering how your knee is coming along? I am 4.5 months currently and considering not getting surgery after finally getting an MRI. Wish you a speedy recovery!
@@joelbergfx Hi Joel. Well, I play regularly now (about 3 times a week), but still wear the brace. Knee feels very stable but can feel slight pain if I do hard strikes. Hardly affects my play anymore. Maybe it's healing. Was planning on doing another scan in about a month to see if my ACL has reattached.
@@sssssd2708 I have been playing soccer regularly wearing the knee brace without issues, but still doing the exercises. I can tell my knee is not perfect as sometimes I feel it if I kick the ball hard. Will wait a bit longer before getting another MRI.
I am 69 yrs old. Fell about 6wks ago. Had MRI. Shows complete ACL tear with meniscus tear. ACL possible old tear. Doctor said could not repair at my age. Would be 6 months before I could go back to work if I had him do the repair. His suggestion is two months of physical therapy and if that doesn't work on knee replacement. What is your thoughts
Hi Sharon! 👋 We are so sorry to hear about your fall and that you have suffered an ACL and Meniscus tear! It's unfortunate that you were told by your healthcare provider that could not assist you at your age. 🥺At 69 years young there is a way for you to heal. It's important to take into consideration the severity of the injury and other medical history factors but it's upsetting to hear they offered no other solution to your situation. We would highly recommend Virtual Consultations. This would give you the opportunity to talk to Dr. David or one of our other doctors one on one about the details of your situation. They could then guide you on the best treatment options and exercises for you and advise you on the next steps to take. If you'd like to learn more about our Virtual Consultation please click here: Virtual visit link www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/ If you don't feel ready for the Virtual Consultation we do have a 28-Day Knee Health and Wellness Boost Program that would be beneficial. The 28-Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ACL tears, ligament injuries, chondromalacia patella, cartilage problems, and other knee conditions. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health We also have more free resources available on UA-cam. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for Knee Pain ACL Injury Help. You can check it out here: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html We have another playlist for meniscus issues as well: “Knee Meniscus Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html We wish you the best on your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I have a grade 3, but my doctor said since I was already rehabbing it, and I don't need surgery unless I want to play competitive soccer, or tennis etc. I am considering mma, which I know i might need surgery. It has been 6 years since I tore my ACL, I can do pretty much everything I did before, I just need to do prehab and preventative measures to continue my lifestyle.
Hey Beth, glad to hear your doctor is on board with not proceeding with surgery! However, it's very important that no matter what you do, you address your muscle imbalances. We know you are willing to put in the work, so we recommend taking a look at this playlist and start working on strengthening your body the smart way: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
Thank you so much for your explanation, i had an injury 1.5 years ago. Initially it was okay, nowadays it's hurting and paining a lot. I was worried if I have to undergo a surgery. Now I am getting hope after watching this video. What is the maximum hours we can wear a knee brace continuously? Please reply.😊
is it common after 20 days ACL total rupture to not be able to bend a knee.. or full stretch a leg . Also tension in ahil tenton? Great video keep BEST work!
High Grade Partial tear of Anterior Cruciate Ligament with partial tear of medial collateral ligament with horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus. Mild knee joint effusion with marked bone contusions involving all the visualised knee bones. what do you suggest me for this?
Sorry to hear you've got partial tears in your ACL and meniscus Royal K :-( You've got to get in a knee brace fast and rest a bit so you can let your ligament and your meniscus heal in your knee. Once you can get your knee swelling down, then easy exercise is next. Glute strengthening is important. You should watch the videos in this playlist to get a full understanding of what steps to take next: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
Thank you. I'm currently at the point you described at the end of the video, where im rapidly improving, however i feel i should truly exercise my knee as much as possible. I had a ACL surgery 5 years ago, but i have likely injured a ligament in my knee recently. I really dont want to waste another year doing rehab, so this video was truly helpful, now i have a new insight! One question tough, would you recomm3nt wearing atleast a lighter brace when exercising my legs, for exampling when using a rowing machine? I do not feel much discomfort when doing this exercise without it, but feels a lot safer with it.
Giving this a go! Tore mine over 12 years ago and recently went back to competitive sport. I do weights, running etc so it’s strong and I have level 2. I never knew it popped so much until I watched this and was conscious of it 😂. Ordered and have brace in now before soccer later (and will wear it during the soccer too 💪). ON size, I’ve returned the large couldn’t get the straps tight enough, I used to e measurement online so medium was perfect, obviously if you’re bigger but I’m pretty slim. Thanks for the video!!!!! I’ll report back in a few months 🎉
Hi Broonzy, you're welcome! We hope that this information does help you to prevent any other damage and that you crush those soccer games. We have an ACL help playlist you might also find helpful: “ACL Knee Pain Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html If you find that it is helpful, we do have an ACL Recovery Program that will be coming out early next month that you might want to look into. In the meantime, we wish you all the best! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
8 months ago I dislocated my patella playing soccer . It was the worse pain ever that I almost fainted . Did an mri 1 month later and results came in that I completely ruptured( Torn) acl and partial meniscus tear . Then 2 months ago I started playing soccer with a knee brace but started getting hip pain so I started doing some type therapy on my hip and obviously knee strengthening on my bad knee and been feeling ok but it doesn’t feel the same playing soccer . I can bend it do squats almost anything and it never hurt or swells so I am confused if I really have acl tear or some other thing going on because people keep saying it’s no way you can play kick the ball hard and have no pain or swell if an acl is torn . But my knee does feel different compare to my good knee you can tell the difference . Anyways on Friday may the 27th 2022 my orthopedic called me that after almost 6 months of waiting for surgery they finally have an availability to do the acl surgery on June 16 th 2022 . And after 8months i feel like getting surgery is the best option just because I’ve done so much workout strengthening on my knee and felt that is still doesn’t feel the same way as normal . I might be wrong but I am looking forward for the challenge on getting my knee back strong so I can play soccer again in a high level
Hey Andy, this sounds like a fantastic situation to be in - getting back to being active again after suffering a patellar dislocation, torn meniscus and torn ACL. It is probably NEVER going to feel like your other knee again...even if you have surgery. So using the "feeling" in the knee compared to your healthy knee as a measure of how your hurt knee is doing might be flawed. Measure it against itself and compare its improvement week to week. And whether or not to get surgery is up to you and what you think you need. Many people get really strong in the right ways and don't get surgery. Many people (like professional athletes) get surgery on a meniscus and ACL. It really is a personal decision based on what you think you need after you've done enough research for yourself. The only question that comes to mind to ask you at this point, is what is the harm in waiting? If you're feeling well overall, playing sports again, getting better...then maybe you've got more improvements left to make before deciding on surgery. You can always delay surgery in case you do get worse and it becomes your only option to help your ACL and meniscus.
This video might help you understand a bit more: "Is It Better To Let Your ACL Heal Naturally Or Get Knee Surgery?" ua-cam.com/video/MFuFI6yImjs/v-deo.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks for your quick reply sir ! My only concern is that my orthopedic and doctor said that after a while when not doing surgery on your torn acl you get osteoarthritis and can eventually damage other ligaments tendons etc on the knee . I also have faith that after surgery And working hard and do all my knee therapy , I’m hoping I can get my knee as strong as it was before the injury. 🙏. Anyways thanks for the link I will also be doing these type of exercises in the future
Hey there, sorry to hear you have an ACL injury :( If you are interested, we have the option for a virtual consultation where you can meet with one of our doctors. Here is a link with more information in case you are interested: We highly recommend a Virtual Consultation service with one of our experienced doctors. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
inside part of my left knee hurts when i pressed it againts my body, but it doesnt hurt when walking or running. i have previous injury but it isnt complete torn acl. what s wrong with my knee?
Hey Merry Red, it depends on how soon after the surgery. It may be normal to limp within the first month after surgery. But as long as you're healing well and going through the treatment after to get your motion and strength back, then the limp should gradually go away.
My 12 y/o daughter tore her ACL (as per MRI report). Days after she was walking up stairs, etc. in her brace she did jump shots. Now she’s jumping w/o brace on injured knee 3 months PI and knee seems stable. Is it possible mri was wrong on full tear?
Thanks for such a wonderful explanation. I met with a bike accident and my acl got tared .Then I underwent ACL reconstruction surgery 6 years back. A month ago I fell down and my current MRI states that " diffused thickening and increased signal in the ACL" - diffuse increased signal intensity secondary to mucoid degeneration. One of the doctor suggested for the surgery again. But another suggested to proceed without surgery. Does this MRI statement meant partial tear in ACL?
Hey Subha, sorry to hear that you're dealing with this knee ACL problem :-( If the MRI report did not explicitly read that there is a tear, even a partial tear, then there is probably not a tear. "Diffuse thickening," "Increased signal," and "mucoid degeneration" are not the same thing as a tear. Those problems are things that could eventually become a tear, but you probably don't have a tear yet. This sounds like you do not need surgery and you need to address the root problem so that you don't end up having a tear. You should check out our library of ACL videos if you haven't already. You can see it here: “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for addressing the root problem of knee ACL tears that happen even after surgery, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David. You can learn more about it here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
Thank you indeed..I can compress the knee but i cant put the leg straight back unless i press under the knee cap( something tends to come out) please guide
I tear my acl 2014 I didn’t do the MRI and it happens over and over again when i play sports competitively. Until now I haven’t see a doctor but i can still play sports with knee braces. I can walk properly and do all chores without the knee braces.
I have grade 1 tear of anterior horn of lateral miniscus with partial thickness tear of distal fibre of anterior cruciate ligament.can exercise help me to healing my miniscus and ligament without surgery??thanks in advance😊
I can complete that test and have no pain. I do have swelling on left sign on right knee and it hurts to walk at times and sometimes i hear a small crack. Trying to avoid surgery again.
Hi Doc, I have grade 3 ACL tear , and won't be undertaking surgery for now, I want to try everything I can to heal first. My physio advised rehab and said that knee brace will make my muscles lazy and is not , however I walk a lot and I don't trust my injured knee especially I have fallen twice since injury playing with the dog , how can I balance rehab and walking in knee braces ?
Hey Ambra! It's hard to estimate without knowing a person's previous history. Healing times depends on the degree of injury, the person's natural ability to heal or genetics, as well as the willingness to go through a recovery protocol.
Dr. You say if the bone where the ACL attaches broke is a really bad sign… can you elaborate a bit more my 12 year old broke his fibula spine I believe is were the ACL attaches. I thought it would be best to have a broken bone than the ACL ligament. But now I hear the opposite. Can anyone share past experiences please
I had two orthopedic surgergons tell me I had a complete acl tear with no mri done. They did a couple test on me to come to that conclusion. Sure my knee is loose but I wasn't satisfied with their conclusion. I went for a 3rd option and they did a Lelli's Test. It's has a 100% accuracy for complete acl tear. I wonder why more doctors and PT don't talk about this or preform it. I'm currently using a Modvel knee sleeve and I'm beginning my healing process pain free.
Hey Alok! The short answer is yes! Without going through surgery where a surgeon can directly see that the ligament is fully torn, it's hard to know for sure if the ACL is really torn. MRIs are often wrong in diagnosing a full tear. So there's a chance you don't have a full ACL tear even though your MRI says you do have one. In that situation, you can heal as long as you do the right things...the treatment approach we recommend in this video. Make sure to get a brace with hinges! That's SUPER important to heal an ACL!!!
My doctor told me that my ACL is completely torn seeing the report of the exam but 5 doctors/physiotherapists made the physical test and always negative! No instability. I didn't have POP, my knee didn't swell, I never stopped being able to walk. The MRI may give a false result? (I did it the day after the injury and apparently the knee had a lot of fluid).
Hey Tamin, we are so sorry to hear that you are having to deal with a torn ACL! That can't fun to deal with. Below will be some links for you that may help: "How To Test & Heal A Torn ACL Without Surgery" ua-cam.com/video/8gc15Sqr50k/v-deo.html We recommend getting a hard hinged knee brace on as soon as possible so that you can give your ACL some relief. Here’s an affiliate link to the one we recommended in the video: amzn.to/37iBzr5 “Can A Torn ACL Heal Without Knee Surgery” ua-cam.com/video/crDExrFhy6M/v-deo.html “ACL Knee Pain Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html Please keep us updated on your progress and wish you the best on your road to recovery! 🙌🏽
Hey doc, i injured my knee three weeks ago, the doctor told me though a few tests that I tore my ACL and or meniscus. I walked on it right after the injury, and I’m back to a physical labour job within a week. I completed your test and my knee feels good. Swelling is almost gone aswell but there is a bit of popping and clicking here and there. Do you have any idea what I might have done?
Hey Doctor. Thank you for this video. I twisted my knee playing basketball. Did not hear a pop. I was able to walk on it after but stopped playing. I’m 48 years old and stay fit. I went to the Emergency ortho near my house - they performed an x-ray and tests. It was a PA but she said I sprained my knee and to wear a brace. I told her my knee buckled walking into the garage step about an hour after injury. I injured my knee at 8am and then went to the orthopedic PA emergency clinic at 2pm. The instability happened at 9am after the injury. Question…she said for me to come back in 6 weeks if not feeling better. She had me jog in place diluting examination and then did some tests. But it’s been 2 weeks and I still don’t feel 100% confidence in it. Wondering if it is an acl or like a grade 2 mcl. I definitely feel pain on the inside portion of my right knee. I wear my brace every where. Only take it off to shower.
I tried your test with a brace on and didn’t feel anything. I’m just being extremely careful with it. I’m wondering if I have injured it similar to your injury.
Sir, I'm having pain and swelling from 2 months.MRI shows .Grade 1 sprain of acl .Grade 1 signal involving the posterior horn of medial meniscus .Minimal knee joint synovial effusion small baker's cyst What do you suggest..please help me
Hey Suvarna Sekhar, sorry you've had pain and swelling for 2 months :-( This sounds like you've got an over-pressurized knee. It will keep swelling unless you take that pressure off and then start treating the imbalance. “Knee Swelling Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mb17SwpI5eM0Uca2qvg7gsC.html “Knee Pain ACL Injury Help” ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html "Knee Meniscus Help" ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
The most honest video I've ever seen. Most Sincere to the viewers. 👍🏻
Thank you so much! 🙌
what a relief to watch this. I don't have insurance so watching this helped my worrying a lot. THANK YOU
You just described my pain to the tee.Hurt knee 8 years ago had surgery Dr said I had torn cartilage and that I would probably have to have knee replacement but I refused .About 3 weeks ago of writing this the pain swelling and popping of knee started to lessen with each day .I researched the area of pain and symptoms that I’ve been having.Your website popped up and let me say : You nailed it!Your description of an injured mcl is spot on to what I’ve been experiencing since 2015.Now I know I just wish I would have researched this before .
Wow, you explained more to me than my own doctor did. Thank you Sir.
I think this is one of the best videos I've watched on acl tears!. I had a traumatic injury nearly a year ago in 2022 still haven't received an MRI yet but recently got a knee brace! I'm praying for a good recovery and a test to see how severe my knee pain is🙏🏽 Thank you so much for these vids Doc❤️
Is there any improvement?
I’m going onto two weeks with my knee injury. Just found out I have a fracture on my tibial, right beneath the knee cap, both lateral and medial meniscus have a tear, and a complete acl tear along with a small piece of bone cartilage that got broken off which is full thickness chondral loss? Idk but they’re going to grow my cells in a lab then surgical implant them. I’m scared
@@bait-ul-hassan2290 I'm so sorry I only saw this comment now😭!! But the process has been slow. I got my MRI and was told I had a ruptured ligament. My knee still feels stiff but I can more so walk at a proper pace and only jog lightly! I have not been able to return to sports yet ;(
@@moneyaint Oh my! I can't imagine how painful that injury was!;( but glad you're getting treatment quickly! Have you been referred to any physio? Or do you have to wait until the surgical transplant? I'm wishing you a full and safe recovery!!❤
@@moneyaint If this surgery can help you improve movement in your knee or a full recovery then it's so worth it! I've never had a surgery so I know it can be scary to think about! but I think overall the transplants will help with your injury! Just make sure to rest , elevate and ice the knee and do additional treatments if doctors advised any before your surgery!
You make me understand what has gone wrong with my knee, and the importance of stabilizing it and keeping muscles strong. Thank you for doing these! I am definitely considering your PT classes…after my MRI.
Im a full time licensed plumber and about 3 years ago i took out my ACL and meniscus this devistated my career but i never gotten the surgery, i still want the surgery but i cant afford it, so im gonna comment what alot of people want to know that the doctors wont tell you, yes after a few months of rehab you will be able to function, but you need to excercise daily or it will buckle on you when you least expect it, its honestly just basic safety stuff that you need to watch out for, ASK for help if you need it, and dont try to be a one man army it wont benefit you at all, but you should be more than capable to do your trades job after 3 months just take your time with it and use your head more than your muscles
I had a ruptured ACL , also a fractured tibial plateau. The tibia healed without surgery, but I didn’t know about the ACL. My leg buckled and down I went on my wrist. Broken and displaced. Wrist Needed surgery. I wore a custom knee brace and did PT while awaiting ACL surgery for six months. Hoping to put this entire injury behind me.
@@winchestertonfieldville8973 its a long road, after dealing with this for years ive come to learn that it does not buckle randomly anymore, but gotta stay moving, if i take a nice vacation and not use my body my good knee will suffer from patellar tendonitis the day after i get my tools back on
Might try other countries. Some countries might only charge about $2000 for an acl reconstruction surgery
@@BrickHeadBro oh trust me im aware, we americans are really in a bad spot and ive never seen such hatred through politics, i never thought i would see the day that i would be ashamed of my own country, but bottom line is i cant afford the recovery time my government has litterally made it impossible for me
As someone who has a complete tear of my ACL, (and tears of the meniscus and LCL) I can tell you beyond all shadow of a doubt, surgery is 100% necessary in my case. My knee buckled the other day, sending me into the most excruciating pain I’ve had since my injury. The ACL is what stabilizes the knee. I had my injury a month ago, and on 12/5 I will finally have surgery. I’m a fairly active person, and I am very fit. I have done prehab religiously, and for the last month, NOTHING has changed. If I don’t have surgery, I will never walk right again. I will never ski again. I will never be back to normal function. I don’t recommend anyone with a total tear like me not having surgery. My MRI said surgery is necessary.
I tore my knee full tear and I didn't feel any instability or knee buckles I have been going gym like normal. What did you do too cause your knee buckles?
Even I have got complete ACL tear and doctor has suggested for surgery... But I'm not fully ready for it cuz many r telling there r complications after the surgery... So seeking more suggestions
Near complete ACL tear,
Grade I tear of posterior horn of the medial meniscus not reaching up-to the articular surface.
Grade I tear of the Medial collateral ligament
Grade I injury of the muscies posterior to the knee.
Moderate effusion in the knee joint.
Soft tissue edema around the knee.
Did you have surgery or did you heal it with physical therapy only? Thank you
Did it heal by its own?
It didn't healed by it self just physically therapy exercise but still it shows symptoms such as swollen knee by more walking doing heavy workout etc. Still finding solution to keep the symptoms minimal.
I have a torn partial ACL graft since 2020. I am still able to play with it but not in a really competitive setting. Hardwork and leg exercises will only help you until it does not. An unstable knee is really hard to risk playing on
I had ACL 7 years ago gradual training of legs I have completed 7000 kms of running in last 3 years
Did you get a follow up mri? And how much time did it take for you to come back?
Please tell me what did you do.. I got my ACL tear on last shivrstari while returning from temple....
Was it a full tear
Yes sir
@@curiosityOverflow yes it full complete tear it took me 4 years to come back
I fell out of a trampoline at defy 10 feet up in the air . I looked down and the trampoline was gone and I stopped my fall with my right leg. My leg completely came out of my knee. I was lucky when I wiggled my leg for it to go Back in place. I was in horrible pain. My 2 year-old asked me if I was OK. Never have I heard her ask me that. My heart was broken. My first thought was how am I going to feed her, how am I going to go grocery shopping ,cook , wipe her butt etc.. my life is over. . Anyways, so finally, the pain was much better so I figured I’d get up and walk. Unfortunately my leg completely gave out and I fell to the ground. Instantly I knew my life has completely changed forever. I’m waiting to see my Orthopedic in a few days. In the meantime, I want to see my options. I really enjoyed this video , I very much appreciate you taking the time to make this . According to the ER, they think that my ACL and my PCL is gone. I don’t have any pain with my leg gives out but I feel the bones hitting each other and that feels crazy and I just feel like someone kicked me in the knee but the pain goes away. My foot also turns blue when I am on my crutches, so I remain with my leg up on my wheelchair. Would there be a chance for me to give this a try you think? I cannot put my foot down on the floor or else my leg will give out and he goes sideways not front ways..
Crazy brother cause same thing happend to me but playing football! My knee goes sideways Craziest thing that ever happened to me. It’s been about 5 years + since it happened and I still have problems with it 😢. At times it gives out but forsher strengthening the muscles around the knee helps !
Great video. Thanks. If fully torn, ACL does not grow back or heal. He did not mention that
No
Great video. As a therapist I appreciate quality videos like this
Hey Travis, thank you so much for the kind words! We appreciate your support!
Hello Dr.
I sustained an injury from jumping off the top of a car during an accident three years ago. Initially, I visited a hospital where they diagnosed me with a torn ACL and recomended surgery which i didnt take. Despite this, I could bend my knee fully backward without pain, but I couldn't fully stretch it as before.
Later, i visited another hospital for a second opion and noted that my walking pattern was almost normal despite the injury, which led them to believe that my ACL was not torn based on the mri result of the previous hospital. They advised me to undergo physiotherapy exercises. This incident happened about three years ago.
Since then, I’ve done some light exercises and have been able to run and perform push exercises, but I still can't fully stretch my leg.
Last week, I collided with another player while playing football, and it was quite painful. After undergoing an MRI, the hospital confirmed my ACL is torn and suggested surgery. Currently, I can walk without limping as a week has passed since the incident.
I'm concerned about making the wrong decision regarding surgery. I am not a professional football player; I play for fun. I am currently in a foreign country with better medical facilities. Today, I came across your video, and I am considering not having surgery based on your advice.
Could you please provide your guidance on this matter?
Thank you
I sold my braces last year since I found them useless. but now I see how useful they actually can be and will definitely buy one to test your suggestions. I can't over appreciate your informative content. TY 🤝
Best video for ACL on UA-cam
Thank you Symplycari foodie!!! 🧡
This is such relatable content. I experienced a pop in my knee 10 months ago. Was diagnosed in urgent care with a Baker’s cyst. In follow up with an orthopedic specialist, I received a cortisone shot, which I ended up in ER a week later due to excruciating throbbing pain. X-rays showed nothing remarkable. 10 months later, I still experience pain, swelling and can’t bear full weight on the knee. I believe it’s some form of tear and want to heal naturally with exercises at home. I’m frustrated with going to the doctor and being misdiagnosed.
Hi Natalie,
We’re so sorry you have been struggling with your knee pain and the frustrating experience of being misdiagnosed. We know the frustration and pain you have been under and we hope you can find some relief soon. It may be possible that you have a tear but we wouldn’t be able to say for certain without a proper evaluation.
A Baker's cyst can form when there's excess fluid in the knee joint, often due to an underlying issue like a tear or inflammation. While it’s possible there could be a tear, we can’t say for certain without a proper evaluation.
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In the meantime we do have a couple of playlist that you may find beneficial. You can access it here:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
“Baker’s Cyst Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mauCV7_gEEntBWMvGcQ5OyE.html&si=9XQImz7xL0xsw3M4
“ACL Knee Pain Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
Thank you for your kind words about our content. Wishing you all the best on your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I am impressed and motivated from this video sir 🙏 thank you.
In my MRI report, I got complete ACL tear, I am worried about surgery. Kindly advise me to heal without surgery.
Hey @shylajakeshav2955, sorry to hear about your ACL tear :-(
We've got many videos right here about how to help your ACL in order to avoid surgery:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
After watching this video, With the help of knee brace , can I go to my work, it's system based job, takes only 20 to 30 steps by walk.
did you have surgery or not?
What’s the update ?
Thanks for this informative video. I just bought a brace using your link and hoping to heal my knee sprain.
Hi Mamaandmisisadventures, Thank you so much for the kind words. We hope the knee brace offers you some relief. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
My husband was clipped on December 25 by a wild snowboarder while skiing. He could barely walk for months with the swelling but now there is less clicking/popping and now just more achy from time to time. Walking for extended periods was hard. I’ve given him glut strengthening exercises and gentle shallow squats. He had a McDavid hinged knee brace in the early months but stopped wearing after a few months as he started feeling much better. He is much better but his MRI at the end of May was read as a completely torn ACL and both meniscal torn and MCL partial tear. But I was the only one as a chiro who did the basic orthopedic tests and the anterior drawer test was NOT positive. However, medial gapping test was hugely unstable. So I was stunned when the results in MRI complete ACL tear were read. Up to 40% are read wrong? I think it is MCL because the goalie squat was painful for him but is not anymore.
So are you saying he should wear this other brace you recommend? Or just continue with the McDavid brace? All the time? He is much better as the knee only aches from time to time. I’ve been advising him to fix the muscle imbalance and strengthen the gluts. Standing in sand on the beach makes him feel unstable. They recommended orthopedic consult for ACL reconstruction and a custom ACL brace but so far two Orthopedics have turned him down.
Should we just get this brace to recommend at this point? How long should he wear it for? I talked to him about doing your online knee rehab plan since it would clearly give him a guided program to help him fix his muscle imbalance. He has a history of loving biking and leg press and always had strong quads. That’s why he likely injured a meniscus many years ago. Sadly this was a freak injury on the ski hill.
Hey doc, i got my MRI reports and my doctor suggested a surgery but I don't really want to go for it. I'm 18 and it's been a month since my injury and i can walk better now with a knee cap.
Medial femorotibial compartment: No medial femorotibial bone marrow edema.
Medial collateral ligament, medial meniscus and articular cartilage are intact.
Lateral femorotibial compartment: Articular cartilage, lateral collateral ligament,
iliotibial band, lateral meniscus, biceps femoris and popliteus are intact.
Patellofemoral compartment:
Normal patellar position with Caton Deschamps ratio of 1.1. Moderate anterolateral
femoral and inferomedial patellar impaction marrow edema. High grade patellar
attachment and low-grade femoral attachment medial patellofemoral ligament injury.
No loose body.
Trochlear morphology: DeJour type A trochlear morphology. TT:TG distance of 1.1
cm on MRI. Extensor mechanism is intact. Patellofemoral articular cartilage and lateral
patellofemoral ligament are intact. No VMO muscle volume loss or fatty infiltration
Cruciate ligaments: Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are intact.
Minimal joint effusion. No Baker’s cyst. Neurovascular structures are unremarkable.
Impression:
1) Sequel to recent patellar instability- Moderate anterolateral femoral and inferomedial
patellar impaction marrow edema. High grade patellar attachment and low-grade
femoral attachment medial patellofemoral ligament injury.
Status of predisposing factors - Normal patellar position. DeJour type A trochlear
morphology. TT:TG distance of 1.1 cm on MRI.
2) Intact cruciates, collaterals and cartilage.
This was my report, do you think i can heal without a surgery and maybe get back to normal and continue my dance classes?
Thik hua kya apka
Very informative video, i had a complete tear ACL, since 14 days wearing braces and able to walk with walker only though much improvement as compared to first three days of injury, will wait for some more time, though doctor is suggesting for surgery
How did this turn out?
Hi sit, i recently hurt my knee like 10 days ago and the mri shows the following results. Could you please tell me if i need surgery or I am able to heal by myself . My doctor says surgery is needed and I am really scared. Please suggest what do i need to don:(
IMPRESSION:
1. High-grade mid substance ACL tear.
2. Grade 1 sprain of the fibulocollateral ligament.
3. Posterior, medial meniscocapsular sprain.
4. Tibial plateau bone marrow contusions.
5. Small joint effusion.
Hi Doc, Thanks for the video it's really helpful in understanding the problem clearly
I had a knee injury 6 months back and decided to take MRI now as there is a constant pain, and here is my results.
*Minimal knee joint effusion.*
*Grade I tear - Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.*
*Posterior horn of medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.*
*Anterior cruciate ligament-Partial Tear.*
*Posterior cruciate ligament - Strain.*
I shown these results to an Ortho Doctor and he suggested for Arthroscopy as next step..
How severe is my injury? and also trying to get a knee brace for myself after seeing this video.
Once again thanks for the Information and support 🙂
Urs only partial tear ..so why needed surgery?
You should not need any surgery for a grade 1 tear. That will definitely heal by itself in 3 to 6 months with proper exercises
@@justinderek5086will grade 2 heal?
Thank you Doc i had an injury in my acl partial tear i refuse to get the operation your vlog help me
Dear Doc lots of love from India , according to the MRI done on my right knee after having a motorbike accident,I have full thickness tear of my ACL whereas I don't feel so ,and since the very first day I'm using the kind of brace you suggest,I feel better day by day and I'm in no mood to have an operation, please suggest some excercise and supplements to get full power back in my knee thank you ,may Allah swt endow you with a healthy and prosperous life
Same brother I also torn both Acl and meniscus not. Fully but tear Grade 2
@@brucewayne5916 don't loose hope brother,may you heal as soon as possible
@@mirmasidurrahaman9868 thank you brother your kindness is enormous
How do I keep up with my cardio exercise while waiting the 3-5 months in the brace?
I was not referred to getting a knee brace after I went to the hospital for the doctors to check for more than 4 times, and I really appreciate your videos Dr. it’s now been 6 months that I have had an acl grade 2 but I feel it is healing better than ever, and it’s honestly sad that the head orthopaedic doctor from Fiona Stanley hospital today told me I have grade 3 injury and said that I needed surgery without looking at my previous mri scan. Any suggestions…
Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. I recently realized that I have severe mucinous degeneration of ACL. Does nonsurgical procedure help? What is your recommendation?
I can squat all the way (with minor pain) with 80% weight on my bad knee brace on... is it possible to do that with a grade 3?
Im interested to know too
watching this again after a couple of months. it works, thanks doctor
Hi! What's your opinion about getting early arthritis once we torn our ACL?
I would like to know also!
Hello, Don't you think persons with torn ACL can develop osteoarthritis if surgery was not performed?
Hey Jason!!! Great question. Everyone develops osteoarthritis to some degree as they age. The problem is when arthritis develops faster than it should. Arthritis progresses too fast when there is too much pressure in the knee joint. This happens when the quads are overused. People with ACL tears are more susceptible to getting faster progressing osteoarthritis if they don't fix the underlying root cause of the fast progressing arthritis - over-dominant quads.
Even for people that do get ACL surgery, they are more susceptible to getting faster progressing osteoarthritis if they don't address the quad dominance.
Does that answer your question Jason?
I wish I had seen this video earlier, I was asked to take my brace (same type) off 3 weeks after my injury when I started physical therapy. They said it was better to use a crutch than a brace so I started using a crutch. At the time no one knew I had a complete ACL tear because the emergency department at the hospital in Dublin, Ireland didn't bother to do an MRI. It's been almost 4 months since my injury and I still can't walk up stairs or do any squats but I can walk normally without a limp.
THanks for this video.. Partial torn ACL can heel without surgery? Specially army person can skip the surgery with partial torn ACL?
Thik hua kya apka
Hi doctor what is the brand of the knee brace? Thanks and my you help more people having acl injuries. God bless you 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭
Hey Kenken! Thank you so much for your kind words. We are glad that we have been able to provide you with some relief! 🙌🏽
Here is a type of knee brace that we would recommend:
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Below is our entire ACL playlist for you:
“ACL Knee Pain Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
Start with one or two exercises, beginning with the smallest range of motion and the lowest intensity. As you feel stronger, you can gradually increase both the range of motion and intensity. It’s best to do these exercises every day throughout the day. Aim to tire out the muscle without losing form or control. Consistency is key. Always avoid working through pain; soreness and mild discomfort are normal, but pain is not.
We hope this is helpful! Please keep us updated on your progress! 🧡
I agree with this 100 percent. I heard a pop in my knee Sunday. Went to doctor they said it's acl. I have been wearing my brace regiously and I am improving rabidly
There’s still a possibility your acl is torn even if your leg is improving (something else could’ve caused that pop though) because my acl was fully torn for 10 months and I didn’t notice because after the incident that tore it (I didn’t know it was torn at the time) my leg improved back to the point where I could run full speed, so I’d get an mri if I were you im saying this so incase it’s torn you can catch it early
Did you get surgery Carmine?
Thank you doctor you just gave me a hope to survive without a surgery . On my MRI report its shoes ACL complete tear grade 3, But i able to walk without any issues even i dont have swelling. I consulted a doctor he suggested me to go for a surgery but i dont want to lose my natural body given by god. I am searching for this for a while. Now i am happy with your words going to start my day with knee braces😊
How is your knee,bro?? Can you run??
so you walked with torn acl imediatlyafter injury? or it took time to be able to walk agian?
@@devton8679 I able to jog. Not tried running because I am afraid of pain again.
@@Arman-ff9ui For two days i felt pain on my legs after that i walk as usual without any discomfort
Hallo
Your knee is better without surgery
I have watched the ever best video on ACL. Thank you very much.
Sir you are great lot's of information given you are that's very helpful lot's of love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳
You're welcome Saheb!!! ❤️ 🇮🇳
Great detailed video. Very good speaking and explanations. I got more knowledge and information from this than ANY GP iv seen about my ACL.
I went to two different doctors at two different hospitals, one said i must do surgery another Said the same thing you said, mri is not accurate he gave medication and exercise it's been 2 months but i can walk and run properly with a bit of pain.
How, exactly, does an acl tear heal over time without surgery? Do the torn parts grow back together somehow? Does new new ligament grow? And exactly how does exercise help with that process? Did it tear because muscles were weak? Does strengthening muscles hold the knee in place so the ligament can grow back? Is there scar tissue? Does that make the healed ligament weak and vulnerable to a tear in the future?
Sorry for so many questions. All I see is videos on how tears happen and how to do rehab.
Thank you for this information. Question, if the MRI indicates that it's a complete tear of the ACL, can that heal naturally?
Hi doc, last april i got injury playing basketball, and i tried to heal it at home. And then i think its notnhealing well, so i tried to go to the nearest orthopedics then the ortho said that i should have xray and mri, but then i cant afford to pay for an mri, waited and looking for a public hospital that can do my mri. Story short, i got my mri this july and the result shows the following:
1. High-grade anterior cruciate ligament tear.
2. Complex horizontal and radial tear involving the inferior margin of the posterior horn and root of the medial meniscus.
3. Mild joint effusion with synovitis.
4. Mild marrow edema in the tibial plateau.
With this the ortho told me to just apply for a rehabilitation for the strengthening and after that, i told my therapist that i want to play again and he said that i should have my acl to be operated to have my life back.
So as i watch your video, and read a comment i want to ask for a opinion to what should i do for my knee.
Should i operate or opted for the natural healing method?
Hello, Berlito! We are sorry to hear you've been struggling with an ACL and meniscus tear! Here is some more information that can be helpful on your journey to naturally heal your knee:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
I have complete ACL tear but i pray for you dr ...god bless you for your such nice work.
Bhai aapne surgery krwai fir ky plz reply krna
@@sohanvlogs4638 nhi krwai bhai
Fir bhai abhi dikht h ky aapko?? Kuki kafi tym ho chuka h aapko
@@sohanvlogs4638 koi b ni bhai...bas badminton ni khelta abhi
Kuch treatment lia tha ky physiotherapy wghra?
I got my knee injury while playing football 3 years ago my left knee bent inwards I kept resting for months each time longer and every time I tried to play my knee would always give way then swell up when I made sharp turns while playing or even doing some physical activities there's been some improvements I walk fine without pain or any swelling but just know my knee is not its normal self I feel the looseness on the inner knee I recently got a MRI done and the results were I have partial acl tear so hopefully this information could help
Same with me.. so what did you do to fix it ? Because i wanna be back playing and i dont know how long it will take
What did you do since then? How is your knee now?
Really appreciate this video while I investigate what happened to my knee recently and how to proceed. Been told I've torn my ACL, but have also been told I dislocated my kneecap?! MRI next week for more clues. I think i have a shot at avoiding surgery based on 4 days of minor improvement. Got my brace for now!
I tore my acl and decided to not get the surgery and almost 4 months into it my knee starts to feel better it’s more flexible and I was playing basketball I stopped with the leg I tore my acl on and it popped out of place and the pain won’t go away and now I finally decided to get the surgery so it doesn’t pop out of place again.
Great video....Dr. Dave...You should incorporate the Diapulse machine and cold laser into your therapy also collagen, vit c, d, zinc and fish oil so the patient can heal faster and better...
Hi! I had an injury of medial reticulum and cruciate ligament of patellar dislocation 3 weeks ago… I’ve been resting my knee but I’m having a problem bending my knee…. How do I get my full range motions of the knee?
Just tore my acl skiing Dec 2022 your videos are very helpful. My knee totally gave out. Working on my glutes now still wearing a brace and going through physio
Hey Heidi, so sorry to hear about your ACL injury from skiing. We're glad you're finding our videos helpful! Just in case you need them, here are all our ACL related videos:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thank you !
Hey there Heidi! I hope you are doing well now. May you share your experience with us if you don’t mind? My friend got an ACL injury while skiing a couple of weeks back, and we are not sure how to go around it. Your input would be invaluable to us! Thank you :)
Hello doc i had met with an accident month ago i got mri report i have complete acl tear and lateral menicus tear and i can able to walk without pain and flex and extend my knee nicely and i no need of surgery how can i heal it naturally plz suggest sir
Hey Rocky, sorry to hear about your ACL and meniscus tears :-(
It's great that you're improving and can likely get better all the way without surgery!!!
You've got to learn all about how to heal a meniscus and an ACL from our videos! The best thing for you is to properly educate yourself so that you can know what the next best step is for you. You can see our ACL and meniscus videos in these playlists:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
"Knee Meniscus Help"
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
Good video, gives me hope to heal my ACL. I did a complete ACL tear playing soccer 7 weeks ago when I hyperextended my knee. I found after 3 weeks it felt pretty good, so I played again and did a minor hyperextension. Took a week off and bought a brace like you have there and played 4 games since. Knee feels stable in brace. Did an online session with Jun Matsumoto today, he has had 100% success with healing ACL tears (16/16) with his exercises. The focus is bringing your heal to your hip to shorten the length of the ACL so it can reattach. He wants me to quit soccer for 6 months, tough ask. I will do the exercises and see how I go. I don't see the benefit of the knee brace when not playing sport as my knee is very stable.
Hi Andy, just wondering how your knee is coming along? I am 4.5 months currently and considering not getting surgery after finally getting an MRI. Wish you a speedy recovery!
@@joelbergfx Hi Joel. Well, I play regularly now (about 3 times a week), but still wear the brace. Knee feels very stable but can feel slight pain if I do hard strikes. Hardly affects my play anymore. Maybe it's healing. Was planning on doing another scan in about a month to see if my ACL has reattached.
@@zknight2 that's amazing, thanks for the reply. All the best with it!
@@zknight2 can you tell us did you do the mri recently?
@@sssssd2708 I have been playing soccer regularly wearing the knee brace without issues, but still doing the exercises. I can tell my knee is not perfect as sometimes I feel it if I kick the ball hard. Will wait a bit longer before getting another MRI.
I still struggle with pain with muscle strength. Either way its growing arthritis with or without surgery!
I am 69 yrs old. Fell about 6wks ago. Had MRI. Shows complete ACL tear with meniscus tear. ACL possible old tear. Doctor said could not repair at my age. Would be 6 months before I could go back to work if I had him do the repair. His suggestion is two months of physical therapy and if that doesn't work on knee replacement. What is your thoughts
Hi Sharon! 👋 We are so sorry to hear about your fall and that you have suffered an ACL and Meniscus tear! It's unfortunate that you were told by your healthcare provider that could not assist you at your age. 🥺At 69 years young there is a way for you to heal. It's important to take into consideration the severity of the injury and other medical history factors but it's upsetting to hear they offered no other solution to your situation.
We would highly recommend Virtual Consultations. This would give you the opportunity to talk to Dr. David or one of our other doctors one on one about the details of your situation. They could then guide you on the best treatment options and exercises for you and advise you on the next steps to take. If you'd like to learn more about our Virtual Consultation please click here: Virtual visit link
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
If you don't feel ready for the Virtual Consultation we do have a 28-Day Knee Health and Wellness Boost Program that would be beneficial. The 28-Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program is designed to help people have the best chance of avoiding unnecessary surgery, injections, or having to rely on pain medications. This course guides people through exercises and stretches that target key body parts that have the greatest potential to prevent or help with knee conditions like osteoarthritis, meniscus tears, ACL tears, ligament injuries, chondromalacia patella, cartilage problems, and other knee conditions. To learn more please click this link: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
We also have more free resources available on UA-cam. In case you are interested we do have additional information and exercises in a playlist we have compiled for Knee Pain ACL Injury Help. You can check it out here:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
We have another playlist for meniscus issues as well:
“Knee Meniscus Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mZ9Vh4eRH3UlmMeqOUtB-6a.html
We wish you the best on your road to recovery. We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
I have a grade 3, but my doctor said since I was already rehabbing it, and I don't need surgery unless I want to play competitive soccer, or tennis etc. I am considering mma, which I know i might need surgery. It has been 6 years since I tore my ACL, I can do pretty much everything I did before, I just need to do prehab and preventative measures to continue my lifestyle.
Hey Beth, glad to hear your doctor is on board with not proceeding with surgery! However, it's very important that no matter what you do, you address your muscle imbalances. We know you are willing to put in the work, so we recommend taking a look at this playlist and start working on strengthening your body the smart way:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
So I have a question, do I exercise with or without my knee brace? Because I’ve been doing it without with my physical therapist.
Hi Doc, I just MRI and said that I have Partial ACL and propose to surgery...but I still doubt I don't have any traumatic like swelling before
Thank you so much for your explanation, i had an injury 1.5 years ago. Initially it was okay, nowadays it's hurting and paining a lot. I was worried if I have to undergo a surgery. Now I am getting hope after watching this video. What is the maximum hours we can wear a knee brace continuously? Please reply.😊
Hi doc, i recently had an injury..can you please guide on your rehab program.. iam determined not to go ahead with the surgery
What If you are a young recreational athlete who want to get back to playing rugby, surfing and so on. Should I consider surgery?
I have an acl tear and multiple meniscus tears shown by MRI. I have a brace like this.
Hey that's great that you've got the brace Chris! Slap it on and get to healing!!!
is it common after 20 days ACL total rupture to not be able to bend a knee.. or full stretch a leg . Also tension in ahil tenton? Great video keep BEST work!
High Grade Partial tear of Anterior Cruciate Ligament with partial tear of medial
collateral ligament with horizontal tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus.
Mild knee joint effusion with marked bone contusions involving all the visualised knee
bones. what do you suggest me for this?
Sorry to hear you've got partial tears in your ACL and meniscus Royal K :-(
You've got to get in a knee brace fast and rest a bit so you can let your ligament and your meniscus heal in your knee. Once you can get your knee swelling down, then easy exercise is next. Glute strengthening is important. You should watch the videos in this playlist to get a full understanding of what steps to take next:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
Can you explain what instability feels like vs knee pain ? Im unsure if i need surgery because im not sure if im experiencing instability please help.
Clear explanation on all FAQs. Thank you Doctor! 😎👍🏻
Hey Jones! You are very welcome! Thank you! 🙌🏽
Thanks doctor. Simply superb information. Really really awesome explanation.
Thank you for your kind words!
Thank you. I'm currently at the point you described at the end of the video, where im rapidly improving, however i feel i should truly exercise my knee as much as possible. I had a ACL surgery 5 years ago, but i have likely injured a ligament in my knee recently. I really dont want to waste another year doing rehab, so this video was truly helpful, now i have a new insight! One question tough, would you recomm3nt wearing atleast a lighter brace when exercising my legs, for exampling when using a rowing machine? I do not feel much discomfort when doing this exercise without it, but feels a lot safer with it.
Giving this a go! Tore mine over 12 years ago and recently went back to competitive sport. I do weights, running etc so it’s strong and I have level 2. I never knew it popped so much until I watched this and was conscious of it 😂. Ordered and have brace in now before soccer later (and will wear it during the soccer too 💪). ON size, I’ve returned the large couldn’t get the straps tight enough, I used to e measurement online so medium was perfect, obviously if you’re bigger but I’m pretty slim. Thanks for the video!!!!! I’ll report back in a few months 🎉
Hi Broonzy, you're welcome! We hope that this information does help you to prevent any other damage and that you crush those soccer games. We have an ACL help playlist you might also find helpful: “ACL Knee Pain Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
If you find that it is helpful, we do have an ACL Recovery Program that will be coming out early next month that you might want to look into.
In the meantime, we wish you all the best! We'd love to hear how you are doing as you progress.🙌 Please take care!
8 months ago I dislocated my patella playing soccer . It was the worse pain ever that I almost fainted . Did an mri 1 month later and results came in that I completely ruptured( Torn) acl and partial meniscus tear . Then 2 months ago I started playing soccer with a knee brace but started getting hip pain so I started doing some type therapy on my hip and obviously knee strengthening on my bad knee and been feeling ok but it doesn’t feel the same playing soccer . I can bend it do squats almost anything and it never hurt or swells so I am confused if I really have acl tear or some other thing going on because people keep saying it’s no way you can play kick the ball hard and have no pain or swell if an acl is torn . But my knee does feel different compare to my good knee you can tell the difference . Anyways on Friday may the 27th 2022 my orthopedic called me that after almost 6 months of waiting for surgery they finally have an availability to do the acl surgery on June 16 th 2022 . And after 8months i feel like getting surgery is the best option just because I’ve done so much workout strengthening on my knee and felt that is still doesn’t feel the same way as normal . I might be wrong but I am looking forward for the challenge on getting my knee back strong so I can play soccer again in a high level
Hey Andy, this sounds like a fantastic situation to be in - getting back to being active again after suffering a patellar dislocation, torn meniscus and torn ACL. It is probably NEVER going to feel like your other knee again...even if you have surgery. So using the "feeling" in the knee compared to your healthy knee as a measure of how your hurt knee is doing might be flawed. Measure it against itself and compare its improvement week to week.
And whether or not to get surgery is up to you and what you think you need. Many people get really strong in the right ways and don't get surgery. Many people (like professional athletes) get surgery on a meniscus and ACL. It really is a personal decision based on what you think you need after you've done enough research for yourself.
The only question that comes to mind to ask you at this point, is what is the harm in waiting? If you're feeling well overall, playing sports again, getting better...then maybe you've got more improvements left to make before deciding on surgery. You can always delay surgery in case you do get worse and it becomes your only option to help your ACL and meniscus.
This video might help you understand a bit more:
"Is It Better To Let Your ACL Heal Naturally Or Get Knee Surgery?"
ua-cam.com/video/MFuFI6yImjs/v-deo.html
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks for your quick reply sir ! My only concern is that my orthopedic and doctor said that after a while when not doing surgery on your torn acl you get osteoarthritis and can eventually damage other ligaments tendons etc on the knee . I also have faith that after surgery And working hard and do all my knee therapy , I’m hoping I can get my knee as strong as it was before the injury. 🙏. Anyways thanks for the link I will also be doing these type of exercises in the future
Sir will it heal completely and do sports. I LOVE PLAYING FOOTBALL
Hey Hidden Dragon, it may not completely heal to 100%, but it can heal to a point where you can return to playing football safely!
Hello doctor am Kenyan citizen how can I get you for you to help me with my ACL injury
Please am waiting for your reply
Hey there, sorry to hear you have an ACL injury :( If you are interested, we have the option for a virtual consultation where you can meet with one of our doctors. Here is a link with more information in case you are interested:
We highly recommend a Virtual Consultation service with one of our experienced doctors. By opting for a Virtual Consultation, you'll have the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with our doctors, where they can delve into the details of your condition and provide you with tailored guidance and coaching. This personalized approach ensures that you receive the individualized support and direction you need to make informed decisions about your health. To learn more about our Virtual Consultations Please click here: www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/virtual-visit/
Ok sir thank you for your response
Hello doctor
What about a torn MPFL? can that also heal without surgery? Thanks, I see very little information on this.
inside part of my left knee hurts when i pressed it againts my body, but it doesnt hurt when walking or running. i have previous injury but it isnt complete torn acl. what s wrong with my knee?
Do people have a limp after ACL recon & medial meniscus bucket handle tear???
Hey Merry Red, it depends on how soon after the surgery. It may be normal to limp within the first month after surgery. But as long as you're healing well and going through the treatment after to get your motion and strength back, then the limp should gradually go away.
Thank you.
Question, do you have clients that repaired their acl naturally? Reattached again? After years?
My 12 y/o daughter tore her ACL (as per MRI report). Days after she was walking up stairs, etc. in her brace she did jump shots. Now she’s jumping w/o brace on injured knee 3 months PI and knee seems stable. Is it possible mri was wrong on full tear?
Good question. I am in that situation too.
Thanks for such a wonderful explanation. I met with a bike accident and my acl got tared .Then I underwent ACL reconstruction surgery 6 years back. A month ago I fell down and my current MRI states that " diffused thickening and increased signal in the ACL" - diffuse increased signal intensity secondary to mucoid degeneration. One of the doctor suggested for the surgery again. But another suggested to proceed without surgery. Does this MRI statement meant partial tear in ACL?
Hey Subha, sorry to hear that you're dealing with this knee ACL problem :-(
If the MRI report did not explicitly read that there is a tear, even a partial tear, then there is probably not a tear. "Diffuse thickening," "Increased signal," and "mucoid degeneration" are not the same thing as a tear. Those problems are things that could eventually become a tear, but you probably don't have a tear yet.
This sounds like you do not need surgery and you need to address the root problem so that you don't end up having a tear. You should check out our library of ACL videos if you haven't already. You can see it here:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ua-cam.com/play/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP.html
If you're looking for a more comprehensive exercise program for addressing the root problem of knee ACL tears that happen even after surgery, then you've got to learn more about our 28 Day Knee Health & Wellness Boost Program. It's a 100% online and on-demand program for improving knee health. It's packed with exercises, advice and coaching from Dr. David.
You can learn more about it here:
www.epmanualphysicaltherapy.com/knee-health
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Thanks for your comments. Will watch the videos
@@subhaezhil4915 hi, did your ACL surgery give you any tightness or pain after a few months?
how about if you han a multiple knee ligaments injury??? like acl pcl and mcl. .
Thank you indeed..I can compress the knee but i cant put the leg straight back unless i press under the knee cap( something tends to come out) please guide
Sir...my right knee have pain in the right side of the knee....what grade will be that?
I tear my acl 2014 I didn’t do the MRI and it happens over and over again when i play sports competitively. Until now I haven’t see a doctor but i can still play sports with knee braces. I can walk properly and do all chores without the knee braces.
your knee is fucked
I have grade 1 tear of anterior horn of lateral miniscus with partial thickness tear of distal fibre of anterior cruciate ligament.can exercise help me to healing my miniscus and ligament without surgery??thanks in advance😊
I can complete that test and have no pain. I do have swelling on left sign on right knee and it hurts to walk at times and sometimes i hear a small crack. Trying to avoid surgery again.
Yes mine pops click when sitting crossing legs over knees.
Oh no! Sorry you're dealing with this Valerie! You might have to start wearing a brace and using your glutes more!!
Hi Doc, I have grade 3 ACL tear , and won't be undertaking surgery for now, I want to try everything I can to heal first. My physio advised rehab and said that knee brace will make my muscles lazy and is not , however I walk a lot and I don't trust my injured knee especially I have fallen twice since injury playing with the dog , how can I balance rehab and walking in knee braces ?
What about your knee now?? Have you taken surgery??
I know the question is subjective... but what is a 'while'? Crutches for a while? Brace for a while? Is there an approximate timeframe you see?
Hey Ambra! It's hard to estimate without knowing a person's previous history. Healing times depends on the degree of injury, the person's natural ability to heal or genetics, as well as the willingness to go through a recovery protocol.
Dr. You say if the bone where the ACL attaches broke is a really bad sign… can you elaborate a bit more my 12 year old broke his fibula spine I believe is were the ACL attaches. I thought it would be best to have a broken bone than the ACL ligament. But now I hear the opposite. Can anyone share past experiences please
I had two orthopedic surgergons tell me I had a complete acl tear with no mri done. They did a couple test on me to come to that conclusion. Sure my knee is loose but I wasn't satisfied with their conclusion. I went for a 3rd option and they did a Lelli's Test. It's has a 100% accuracy for complete acl tear. I wonder why more doctors and PT don't talk about this or preform it.
I'm currently using a Modvel knee sleeve and I'm beginning my healing process pain free.
any legit doctor will have you do MRI first, they might feel your knee first before the MRI to give you their educated guess
Hello sir ....can ACL full tear ligament rejoin by good physiotherapy ??.. I am a sports man
Hey Alok! The short answer is yes! Without going through surgery where a surgeon can directly see that the ligament is fully torn, it's hard to know for sure if the ACL is really torn. MRIs are often wrong in diagnosing a full tear. So there's a chance you don't have a full ACL tear even though your MRI says you do have one. In that situation, you can heal as long as you do the right things...the treatment approach we recommend in this video. Make sure to get a brace with hinges! That's SUPER important to heal an ACL!!!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy thanks sir
My doctor told me that my ACL is completely torn seeing the report of the exam but 5 doctors/physiotherapists made the physical test and always negative! No instability. I didn't have POP, my knee didn't swell, I never stopped being able to walk. The MRI may give a false result? (I did it the day after the injury and apparently the knee had a lot of fluid).
Please sir! Give me a suggestion when i start exercise for torn acl rehab?
Hey Tamin, we are so sorry to hear that you are having to deal with a torn ACL! That can't fun to deal with. Below will be some links for you that may help:
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Please keep us updated on your progress and wish you the best on your road to recovery! 🙌🏽
Hello doctor my partial ACL problem show and minimal effusion in knee joint...what can I do??
How will my fully torn acl reattach this is not possible
Hey doc, i injured my knee three weeks ago, the doctor told me though a few tests that I tore my ACL and or meniscus. I walked on it right after the injury, and I’m back to a physical labour job within a week. I completed your test and my knee feels good. Swelling is almost gone aswell but there is a bit of popping and clicking here and there. Do you have any idea what I might have done?
Hey Doctor. Thank you for this video. I twisted my knee playing basketball. Did not hear a pop. I was able to walk on it after but stopped playing. I’m 48 years old and stay fit. I went to the Emergency ortho near my house - they performed an x-ray and tests. It was a PA but she said I sprained my knee and to wear a brace. I told her my knee buckled walking into the garage step about an hour after injury. I injured my knee at 8am and then went to the orthopedic PA emergency clinic at 2pm. The instability happened at 9am after the injury. Question…she said for me to come back in 6 weeks if not feeling better. She had me jog in place diluting examination and then did some tests. But it’s been 2 weeks and I still don’t feel 100% confidence in it. Wondering if it is an acl or like a grade 2 mcl. I definitely feel pain on the inside portion of my right knee. I wear my brace every where. Only take it off to shower.
I tried your test with a brace on and didn’t feel anything. I’m just being extremely careful with it. I’m wondering if I have injured it similar to your injury.
Sir, I'm having pain and swelling from 2 months.MRI shows
.Grade 1 sprain of acl
.Grade 1 signal involving the posterior horn of medial meniscus
.Minimal knee joint synovial effusion small baker's cyst
What do you suggest..please help me
Hey Suvarna Sekhar, sorry you've had pain and swelling for 2 months :-(
This sounds like you've got an over-pressurized knee. It will keep swelling unless you take that pressure off and then start treating the imbalance.
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Hi doctor! What if a person have pain in both the knees? Is he have to wear for both knees the braces.
Hey J Rebelo, if it is an ACL problem in both knees, then absolutely yes braces should be worn on both knees.