Can your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) heal itself? |
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It is common for sports people to have there ruptured ACL reconstructed surgically but does this need to be done and can it actually heal itself?
https://hawkesphysiotherapy.co.uk/can-your-anterior-cruciate-ligament-acl-heal-itself/ References: Ihara, H., & Kawano, T. (2017). Influence of age on healing capacity of acute tears of the anterior cruciate ligament based on magnetic resonance imaging assessment. Journal of computer assisted tomography, 41(2), 206 For any other useful videos please subscribe here: https://www.youtube.com/user/hawkesphysiotherapy We are also on Patreon, so if you would like to make a pledge and get more say in future content, the link is below: https://www.patreon.com/mathewhawkes Our Website: www.hawkesphysiotherapy.co.uk DISCLAIMER: The content in this video is provided for general information purposes only and is not meant to replace a physiotherapy or medical consultation. |