ACL Injury: Does it Require Reconstruction (Surgery Vs No Surgery)

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  • During the 2019 NBA finals, Klay Thompson ruptured his ACL. If you are a recreational or non-professional athlete with a recent ACL tear, should you get an ACL reconstruction or ACL surgery? In today's video, we will use science to help you answer this question.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 137

  • @attwal24
    @attwal24 3 роки тому +5

    Very informative! I feel it conveys a very important message as the decision of undergoing surgical intervention is often quite difficult for many individuals.

  • @indysidhu9715
    @indysidhu9715 3 роки тому +2

    You have summed it up well Fred. Its good to see both side of the coins for ACL injury.

  • @KarthikSubramanianKrishnan
    @KarthikSubramanianKrishnan Рік тому

    Well done mate! Short and Sweet!

  • @michaeltrenier
    @michaeltrenier Рік тому +3

    DUDE I just opted OUT of surgery and you confirmed my choice! Thank you this is the MOST OBJECTIVE statements on this subject I’ve ever seen. Thank you.

    • @JayNice410
      @JayNice410 Рік тому

      How is your progression without surgery? Are back on your feet like normal at the 6month mark?

    • @nehaparashar4205
      @nehaparashar4205 8 місяців тому

      Hello..are you leading a perfectly normal life now? Please answer.

  • @Blud7778
    @Blud7778 Рік тому +6

    I too did not have the surgery. Long story but had torn acl completely 17 years ago. Did physical therapy and thought everything was normal for 15 years, even playing recreational sports. Not until I had a contact injury a couple of years back was it discovered I had long torn my acl long ago. Physical therapy and strengthening for me back to normal once again. Thank you for this video, most don’t realize that surgery isn’t the only option. Almost glad I didn’t know for certain years ago else I would have possibly had surgery for no reason.

    • @erenyeager7842
      @erenyeager7842 11 місяців тому

      How are you now? Or there were more tears rather than Acl?

    • @Blud7778
      @Blud7778 11 місяців тому +2

      @@erenyeager7842 I’m great now, haven’t had an issue. Continue to run almost daily and play sports.

    • @nehaparashar4205
      @nehaparashar4205 8 місяців тому

      ​@@Blud7778lucky you!!

    • @roddyrich2335
      @roddyrich2335 5 місяців тому

      Yea I wish I didn’t know and just started rehab

    • @PrettyChickitta
      @PrettyChickitta 24 дні тому

      I hope you read this. my PT said I probably have a torn acl, but because they didn't do any MRI we don't know if complete or partial. I progressed a lot after almost 3 months of exercise and physical therapy, but what's left is the stability and when i stand it's a little painful behind the knee as I straighten it fully so I tend to bend slightly out out of fear and discomfort. Did you also experience such thing before you fully healed ? And did this feeling totally go and you went back to your normal daily functions? also how long did it take you to heal? I'm not an athlete, but I only workout at the gym and recently started calisthenics. I really don't want surgery and I'm 36 btw.

  • @fitrick210
    @fitrick210 Рік тому +3

    I'm 31 and a general practitioner, so i kinda know what i'm talking about.
    I had an acl tear during kickboxing sparring 4 years ago. My orthopedist friend talked me into surgury and recently i have re-teared my acl. I think my experience comes to this points:
    1. You're gonna loose a great amount of muscle mass and power in post surgury period and it's gonna weaken neuromuscular connection leading to awful balance and agility.
    2. Unless you're a professional athlete with a lot of time and equipment to go through full potential rehab it's very likely that surgury just throws you in a situation that takes years to come back to same level of agility, power, balance
    3. Most of people with torn acl are not professional athletes, and not sedentary people, something in between that means there's high chance that you don't get ideal rehab, and also there's chance of re tear .
    4.because for these population surgury in the best case scenario means you have the same acl but this time much weaker sorrounding structures.

  • @mortezafarhangpanah256
    @mortezafarhangpanah256 9 місяців тому

    Great
    thanks
    please create more content about acl tear and partial tear
    and i think you can express your content a little bit more simpler

  • @devpatel2842
    @devpatel2842 2 роки тому +1

    Super informative and great video!

    • @rcphysio
      @rcphysio  2 роки тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @adeelkhan7088
    @adeelkhan7088 Рік тому

    This was great video but recently I have done with MRI kindly guide suitable options for ACl tear treatment

  • @Windhorse11
    @Windhorse11 2 роки тому +16

    This was a great video for anyone to watch with an ACL tear. When I tore my ACL, it was very confusing as every medical professional gave me a different take on what to do. Ultimately, I've decided to do the full rehab without surgery at the age of 37 because I'm not planning to do more intensive basketball training and I trust in my body's ability to heal from this and come out of this process with stronger awareness towards what caused this injury. There are so many things to consider when deciding what to do with this injury and this video, while it's short and sweet, is a great first place to start.

    • @cedricchinable9626
      @cedricchinable9626 Рік тому +1

      How's your knee now

    • @smithy1011
      @smithy1011 Рік тому

      I dislocated my wrist the other day falling off my mountain bike and landing on the wrist and twisting it under pressure of 3m fall. the hospital says my dislocation was bad and after a CT scan they advise surgery so it doesn't happen again. I will find out how many ligaments are torn today to get an idea but I cant choose surgery right now as my fiancee is waiting on her surgery next month and won't manage bills .....not sure if I can recover naturally through training overtime

    • @thebala
      @thebala Рік тому

      How’s your knee now? Would be helpful to everyone

    • @teamhalibut4129
      @teamhalibut4129 Рік тому

      how is your knee now? I tore mine in november at the beginning of my wrestling season and decided to finish the season out for the second semester.. I plan on getting another MRI but thought surgery was going to have to happen but i really don’t want to unless i damaged it more.. Do you have any pain now or problems there has to be something that comes about after so long

    • @Windhorse11
      @Windhorse11 Рік тому +1

      @@teamhalibut4129 Sometimes, it feels unstable, so there's a heightened awareness in the area. Some days, especially when it's colder, feels more stiff and tight. It requires more care than my other knee. If I wasn't playing sports or physically super active, I wouldn't notice it.

  • @MrPenn07
    @MrPenn07 Рік тому

    hello sir, i had my acl operation way back 2010, and now i know and i feel that my acl is torn again, if i have another opertion, are they going to use the same metal they put last 2010?..

  • @streetgliude07
    @streetgliude07 4 місяці тому

    I am a 59 year old man and ruptured my acl playing tennis. I am very active riding motorcycle and scuba diving and playing tennis. I have elected to have acl reconstruction. i hope I'm making right decision

  • @PujaDas-jz4lu
    @PujaDas-jz4lu Рік тому

    My ACL reconstruction surgery fail,can I go for revision

  • @aitaziz4871
    @aitaziz4871 9 місяців тому

    How can the body reatache a full tear by itself ?

  • @antarahibnshaddad7725
    @antarahibnshaddad7725 2 роки тому +33

    It has taken 9 years for my torn acl to heal naturally. I was 22

    • @stickstaboom2118
      @stickstaboom2118 2 роки тому +4

      Good to here that

    • @antarahibnshaddad7725
      @antarahibnshaddad7725 2 роки тому +3

      @@stickstaboom2118 but only because I just started to really do physical therapy. Would’ve took me 5 years tops if I had been workin out

    • @stickstaboom2118
      @stickstaboom2118 2 роки тому

      Are you completely torn acl?

    • @nithinfahumudeen1799
      @nithinfahumudeen1799 2 роки тому +2

      @@antarahibnshaddad7725 did u take mri to check what was the grade of tear

    • @bronsonleach3573
      @bronsonleach3573 2 роки тому

      ACL does not heal that is why they can't use the torn ACL to repair the ACL. ACL can't heal itself because you do not get enough blood flow in your knee to heal a ACL.

  • @raghulsrinivasan9288
    @raghulsrinivasan9288 Рік тому +1

    Fell from my bike...
    My MRI report shows,
    ACL appears avulsed from the proximal attachment and is seen at the intercondylar notch area
    Pls suggest me is this partial tear or complete tear of ACL

    • @ChelovekOdin
      @ChelovekOdin Рік тому

      only MRI specialist can answer you or person who do knee surgeries.

  • @gamingwithmangoandrrr8304
    @gamingwithmangoandrrr8304 2 роки тому +5

    Can you wear acl brace instead of surgery? In this case, it is for soccer. Please reply, thanks.

    • @omarvalencia9431
      @omarvalencia9431 2 роки тому +1

      same here

    • @bronsonleach3573
      @bronsonleach3573 2 роки тому

      Yes you can but you will still damage your knee. All the Brace does is keep your knee from twisting. You may have to pick between surgery now verses a total knee replacement later in life.

  • @manuell4968
    @manuell4968 Рік тому +1

    Im hopping my acl is torn because that will be the reason I can't walk without a Walker for the past 6 years 😬. Im getting an MRI next month 🤞🏻

    • @nehaparashar4205
      @nehaparashar4205 8 місяців тому

      Why the hell are you going on like this from past 6 years!!!!!
      Why didn't you go for surgery or required treatment earlier?

    • @manuell4968
      @manuell4968 8 місяців тому

      Because I didn't know what was wrong with my until just recently. Know it's just a matter of time. Plenty of calls between doctors and physical therapist

  • @KalaivaniVasudevan
    @KalaivaniVasudevan 2 роки тому +2

    Wish u included the part of coping with the knee giveaway in pregnancy too... Curious how a pregnant woman with acl and without surgery would be dealing with it.

    • @nehaparashar4205
      @nehaparashar4205 8 місяців тому

      Yes exactly...are you facing any issue with your acl tear in pregnancy stage?

  • @renjithrenji2620
    @renjithrenji2620 2 роки тому

    Sir my MRI report
    Chronic complete tear of acl
    Mild knee joint effusion
    Mild petallar tendinopathy
    Grade 1signal with body of medial meniscus -degenarative changes
    Is surgery compulsory sir??
    I don't need sports activities

    • @pritivishwakarma5462
      @pritivishwakarma5462 Рік тому

      Hey same what you did in this 2 month have you gone for surgery or not

  • @shekhfardin6648
    @shekhfardin6648 Рік тому

    Grade 2 signal posterior horn medial meniscus not reaches to the articular surface and grade 1 mild sprain acl . Feel unstable and popping without pain what can I do boths knee have same problem

  • @rationalbeleiverz8195
    @rationalbeleiverz8195 11 місяців тому

    There is healing in the acl ligament in the ayurvedic treatment there is complete immobilizaition of the knee and other some upahana it will completely heal it has poor blood supply takes time

  • @user-rf6wv7dc2z
    @user-rf6wv7dc2z 2 роки тому

    这个中式发音我可太爱了

  • @PANKAJPANKAJ-jx8md
    @PANKAJPANKAJ-jx8md 2 роки тому

    thanks brother

  • @saikatmaity80
    @saikatmaity80 2 роки тому +3

    Sir i am a footballer my Mri report show complete tear seen in acl. If I am stop playing football. Can it is stop surgury?

    • @rovertsonmaguddayao6689
      @rovertsonmaguddayao6689 2 роки тому

      Surgery is a must to continue playing sports.

    • @bronsonleach3573
      @bronsonleach3573 2 роки тому

      Surgery is not completely nessarly but you must wear a knee brace but you will need the surgery eventually.

  • @parikshithpl-9112
    @parikshithpl-9112 11 місяців тому

    Some of my friends also told their ACL tear has healed after strict rehabitation.When I asked did you took 2nd MrI to confirm weather healed or not they told it is not necessary since ACL is already healed they can feel like before.I am from india

    • @erenyeager7842
      @erenyeager7842 11 місяців тому

      He got a complete tear or partial..?

    • @yeshamaster4827
      @yeshamaster4827 4 місяці тому

      Hi... I torn my ACL 2 months back... I am lecturer.... Can u give me contact details of your friends?

  • @abdulejaz7362
    @abdulejaz7362 Рік тому

    If you are young involved in a sport which includes fast rapid or movement which involve pivoting of knee should consider surgery cause in the long run you will save years. If you're not an athlete don't do it just keep on doing rehab. Surgery isnt for the faint hearted it takes lot of thinking and knowledgeable takes. There are lot of football players who have done surgery and are doing just fine. The sole reason for athlete's to opt in for surgery is if you're doing your rehab and getting back on the field your knee will give in every time no matter what sort of rehab you do.

    • @Blud7778
      @Blud7778 Рік тому +1

      Not necessarily true, I was able to rehab without surgery and continue playing sports for years with no problem, and that’s with a complete tear.

    • @conpeeya7645
      @conpeeya7645 5 місяців тому

      Is this true? what kind of rehab did you do? and for how long till it brings back normal?@@Blud7778

  • @HappYrahul28799
    @HappYrahul28799 2 роки тому

    Sir grade 1 acl tear need surgery

  • @alokpradhan1379
    @alokpradhan1379 Рік тому

    Does complete ACL tore requirs surgery?can the ACL fixes itself?

    • @rcphysio
      @rcphysio  Рік тому

      Medical Disclaimers:
      The content (video, description, links and comments) and recommendation from this video is intended to be used for general education; and are NOT intended to be taken as medical advice, or to create or replace a clinician-patient relationship.
      Question
      Does complete ACL tore requirs surgery?can the ACL fixes itself?
      Answer
      For our general population with isolated complete ACL tear, current literature suggests ACL rehabilitation prior to ACL reconstruction. There are no black and white answer, every case is different, let’s step back for a second and ask ourself why is surgery indicated, why is rehabilitation indicated, don’t let emotions dictate our decision, actively seek information from our healthcare professionals and make an informed decision.
      I have read few literature suggesting ACL reunion after complete ACL tear. More research needs to be done in this field, but we know for ligament tear to reunion, fibers need to overlap, it could be difficult with ACL.
      Please see below for an ACL rehabilitation guide.
      www.sspc.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/acl_rehabilitation_guide.pdf
      Good luck Alok,
      Fred Wang, BKin, DPT

    • @akalapov
      @akalapov Рік тому

      damn man just answer with yes or no

    • @vinaykumarsoudi7321
      @vinaykumarsoudi7321 3 місяці тому

      Complete ACL tear does not heal itself. You need reconstruction surgery.

  • @kbsharma4605
    @kbsharma4605 2 роки тому +6

    Good Afternoon sir, myself Sharma, I met with an accident 4 years ago and my right leg ACL completely torn as per the MRI report. Rarely am experiencing instability. Some of the doctors suggested for reconstruction and some doctors suggested physiotherapy. Am afraid of this. And recently fibula of the same leg broken and operated.

    • @Fallen701Angel
      @Fallen701Angel 2 роки тому

      What did you go for 4 years ago? Did you have the operation?

    • @kbsharma4605
      @kbsharma4605 2 роки тому +1

      @@Fallen701Angel No sir, am regularly doing knee strengthening exercises for ACL tear. But swelling is there in the ankle due to fibula surgery.

    • @Fallen701Angel
      @Fallen701Angel 2 роки тому

      @@kbsharma4605 thank you for answering. How long did you wait until you could start exercises?

    • @kbsharma4605
      @kbsharma4605 2 роки тому

      @@Fallen701Angel 3years sir

    • @kbsharma4605
      @kbsharma4605 2 роки тому

      @@Fallen701Angel which kind of brace is suitable for my problem sir.. please suggest me

  • @mysticman9570
    @mysticman9570 Рік тому +9

    Surgery is worth it. It’s only a minor set back for 6-9 months and you’re back to normal like nothing ever happened. My surgery is in a few days and it sucks but it’s the best thing to do

    • @pradeepp9428
      @pradeepp9428 Рік тому

      My surgery is scheduled next week

    • @pradeepp9428
      @pradeepp9428 Рік тому

      @@jwolf267 a quick question, did u experience any stiffness ?

    • @pradeepp9428
      @pradeepp9428 Рік тому +1

      @@jwolf267 I'm panicking , I'm just not able to bend my knee no matter how much I try , just hurts.. it's been a week , Hopefully I'll get it soon 🤕

    • @JustAHumanOnEarth123
      @JustAHumanOnEarth123 Рік тому

      @@pradeepp9428 ACL tear grade 3 it's been more than 3 months not able to bend my knee. It sucks

    • @pradeepp9428
      @pradeepp9428 Рік тому

      @@JustAHumanOnEarth123 hang in there , I had to go thru the same , infact not completely recovered yet , but slowly getting there, MUA helped me to an extent , did see significant difference post MUA , I'm able to walk without crutch now and can bend a bit , expect full range by Feb, should be almost 5 months by then

  • @jonathanrodriguez7450
    @jonathanrodriguez7450 2 роки тому

    💯

  • @nofurtherwest3474
    @nofurtherwest3474 2 роки тому +2

    Please improve your English. It is hard to understand, from an American.
    The information is good though

    • @er1417
      @er1417 2 роки тому +19

      Or you can learn a second language like he has and he can do the video in his native language so that you can fully understand 😊 I’m American and I understood everything, great job with the video

    • @nofurtherwest3474
      @nofurtherwest3474 2 роки тому +1

      @@er1417 ok i'll learn a 2nd language to understand a yt video.

    • @deathmetalshinobi
      @deathmetalshinobi 2 роки тому +2

      It's not that bad dude I've heard way worse accents coming from a New Yorker

    • @nofurtherwest3474
      @nofurtherwest3474 2 роки тому

      @@deathmetalshinobi ah well yeah in NY I can see that

    • @andreichiorean4450
      @andreichiorean4450 2 роки тому +1

      M8, i'm Romanian and i can undestand him, what the fuck? He needs like 10 years to change his accent