How To Test & Heal A Torn ACL Without Surgery
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
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ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injuries are all too often sent for surgery when most have a really good chance of healing 100% naturally.
They can even get back to being active with sports and running if they choose!
In this video, we cover 3 things to check on your knee for an ACL tear, then we explain all the different types of ACL tears and how to begin to treat an ACL injury naturally.
A scary statistic you need to be aware of if you’re planning to get an MRI (or if you already have), is that one study reported over 40% of ACL tears found on an MRI can be wrong!
That means the MRI showed a torn ACL but when the surgeon went in to repair it, there was no tear. It might have healed or it might have never been there...either way the surgery was not needed in those poor patients.
There are endless ACL rehab exercises out there and nothing special about a single one that will help you most. What is most important is getting the right kind of stability so that your ACL can heal.
That’s why 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
Please note that all Amazon links are affiliate links. Which means that if you use these links to purchase these items, I will receive a small commission. :)
Disclaimer! If you’re getting worse despite trying to make it better on your own, you probably need to visit a specialist before you really mess it up! Get seen in person by someone who can put you on the right path to recovery please!
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what a relief to watch this. I don't have insurance so watching this helped my worrying a lot. THANK YOU
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.
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 .
The most honest video I've ever seen. Most Sincere to the viewers. 👍🏻
Thank you so much! 🙌
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 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 🤝
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!
Wow, you explained more to me than my own doctor did. Thank you Sir.
Best video for ACL on RUclips
Thank you Symplycari foodie!!! 🧡
I have watched the ever best video on ACL. Thank you very much.
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.
This series is awesome. Thank you so much!
You're very welcome!
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!
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?
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 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!
Thanks for that amazing information Dr.David 👍
You're welcome Shyla!
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”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP
@@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 :)
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!
Thank you Doc i had an injury in my acl partial tear i refuse to get the operation your vlog help me
This is such a great video, thank you so much for sharing!!!
You’re welcome Lyn!
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.
great video, has given me a lot of hope
Great video. Very helpful. Thanks!
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.
Thanks for the informative video. I injured my knee we are ruling out torn ACL after X-ray and exam. I have no clicking/popping and I can do the test. I can feel the difference in injured knee but it’s minimal.
That’s great news Dick! Hopefully you can recover without surgery and get back to 100%
Hello doctor saw ur video
Last week I met with accident and after mri report it showz I have 80 percent ACL tear .. doctor is saying we need operation.. but I do not wanna under go operation can it heal naturally if I take complete bed rest for month and do not give much load on knee.. I am 108 kgs in weight.. please suggest me what to do
@@snehpathak2728thik hua kya apka
Thanks doctor. Simply superb information. Really really awesome explanation.
Thank you for your kind words!
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 information! Thank you
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?
Hey. I just came across your video. I have a complete acl year in my right knee. My physio and doctor told me not to use the brace after just a few weeks of injury. Apparently it will make my muscles around the knee weaker and recovery longer. What do you reckon?
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?
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 !
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 so much for explaining this!!
Appreciate this informative vid, thanks for your time and sharing your expertise 👍🏽
I have a recent full ACL tear possible meniscus damage as well. This sounds great at least worth a try and the orthopedists I spoke with did advocate at least for a middle ager a wait and see approach as you mentioned, at least 2 months (which thanks to your vid is likely not enough time to know if it will heal on its own) then consider surgical reconstruction with hamstring tendon. However my concern, there was a study done by HSS in NY, that showed those who did not get ACL reconstructive surgery were much more likely to suffer from osteoarthritis 7 years after injury than those that got the surgery. Is this something you have seen at your practice or are aware of?
Hey cardo, sorry to hear that you've got an ACL tear :-(
Yes, we've heard about that study. There are more like it. We have to question what kind of health and strength the people from the study had. We don't know what they did for all those years leading up to getting knee arthritis. The assumption we work under is that they kept doing exercise or activity that fed into a muscle imbalance. Muscle imbalances around the knee (over-dominant quads and under-dominant glutes) is what sets up many chronic knee problems, including knee arthritis. That coupled with the loss of stability from the torn ACL can definitely expedite knee arthritis.
But what if you correct your muscle imbalance and maintain it?
That has not been studied. In fact muscle imbalances have not been studied. We see people here in the clinic do very well after an ACL tear. It's up to them to keep up their strength for the long term.
in the future, ur knees will suffer.. ur knee will feel 10 yrs older than your own age..
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 ?
Thanks for the great information I've been watching your videos I think I want to buy one
Thank you for your help. I need this!!
You are so welcome Catherine!
You helped me wtih my rotator cuff issues so yesterday when i injured my kneee i knew where to come! Question though. I hear the cracking sound followed by some stiffness and numbness a but of swelling on after about a few hours but i can still walk and stand fine with no pain . Its been less the 24 hours and im up walking and fine but numb and mild pain. If its just a partial tear would i still hete the cradk sound?
What are your thoughts??
Do I do light exercises like bending the knew when wearing this or do you suggest waiting until one feel better to exercise the knee? I just bought my brace through your link and it will be arriving tomorrow but I'm confused if I should do some light exercise while healing my knew or do I wait until a couple of months to allow my knew to completely heal and then start exercising it?
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
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
Do you recommend this brace for a mcl and acl tear? I also recovered from a lisfranc injury. I went 3 months with out weight on my leg so I lost a lot of muscle. Do you have any recommendations to build muscle?
Hey vipermoraga! Great question!
Bracing for an MCL and ACL tear is a great plan. If you had a lisfranc injury in the past, you might have foot and ankle weaknesses that set you up for the knee injury. Here are some exercises we'd recommend you start with:
“Top 5 Glute Muscle Exercises For Knee Pain”
ruclips.net/video/NXdCjT2QtJA/видео.html
"How To Fix Your Knee Pain By Strengthening Your Toes"
ruclips.net/video/K6LEVftDXyQ/видео.html
Here's how to choose the best brace for your situation:
“Choosing The Best Knee Brace For You | A Physical Therapist’s Guide”
ruclips.net/video/gEaHje4YbJk/видео.html
Excellent thanks!
Great video thanks
Great video
Thank you for the video! I am wearing a brace and I feel my knees are more stable, but when I set down after sometime I will get burning sensation?
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?
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
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. 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.
Hello doctor my partial ACL problem show and minimal effusion in knee joint...what can I do??
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
Sir what is intra substance of acl and how much time will it take to heal with exercises????
Hello doctor! I injured my leg almost 9 months ago in the gym and it turned out to be a partial ACL tear (in the interstitial fibers) and the ACL was not stretched. I did physical therapy for 6 weeks and the swelling and pain got way better. But recently I got a job in which I would be sitting for 8 hours straight and I noticed that my knees started getting swollen, it hurts and it feels like there are needles inside my knee (couldn’t find a way to better describe how it feels)
My question is, can I get back to the gym with a swollen knee in order to strengthen my quadriceps and my hamstrings? And if yes, are there any exercises at the gym I need to avoid? Thank you
Hey Oumaima, sorry to hear about your knee and your partial ACL tear :-(
You've got to start exercising your glutes right away rather than your quadriceps and hamstrings!
Start watching our videos to learn more about how to help your ACL through our playlist here:
“Knee Pain ACL Injury Help”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP
What's the brand of knee brace please
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”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP
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 ?
hi doc,
i had an acl injury while playing football about 7-8 months back, and i did an MRI and the doctor confirmed it as an acl injury. for a 2-3 days it hurted a lot i could not bend my knee but after a few months without using any knee brace i can walk, i can run on my treadmill and i can even bend my knee, the only activity i didn't do is play football. while i was watching your video i tried your test and i could do it with ease, so doc what should i do now. should i wear a knee brace going forward or should i frequently do exercise or should i consult a doctor and get an MRI again. i just want to go back and play football but i am scared to do it because of my knee. please reply to this comment
I would not play football any more but start coaching. An ACL tear I really believe your knee will never be stable enough to risk reinjury. I had complete reconstruction of Mt ACL and it's only good enough to live a normal life. I hope you're ok
Very good video
Thank you Kmv!!!
Is it compulsory to have the MRI scan ?
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...
how about if you han a multiple knee ligaments injury??? like acl pcl and mcl. .
I am having an complete acl and hornerior and posterior meniscus tear from 8/9months but 5 months ago major damage effected and now wearing long knee brace is it better or not than this half knee brace
Ordered brace using your affiliate link. 4 really bad LOUD pops. Leg collapses and goes sideways when trying to stand. Cannot walk. Minimal pain (2/10). Went to the ER, they gave me an immobilizer and crutches. X-ray showed no bone fractures, MRI wasn’t recommended.
Let me know if you offer online sessions before I shell out for an out of pocket mri.
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
Hey sir what if both of my leg have acl and I did not tend to undergoes injuries and does it affect my knee when I grow up
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.
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”
ruclips.net/p/PLJVIPiFvv1mY5egV7qX8PHh-kEeL6y1wP
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 many times in week should i have my rehabilitation
I do hear the popping and the other stuff, but I don’t get the swelling? Does that mean I my ACL is not damaged that badly? Because I got injured on July 3 at the gym(this month) and it has been 3 weeks since I haven’t gone to the gym, I’m considering on getting a knee brace. Also I can bend it straight in, I can walk but it does kinda hurt, I can’t properly go up the stairs and downstairs I have to hold the rail. But what would you say or recommend?
Great work ,😊😊😊❤
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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”
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Thanks for the information, this made me understand alot of things. I had a knee injury 3 weeks ago while playing football and the MRI is saying torn ACL, I was able to walk right away, I got swelling the next day but the situation is getting better since and I don’t feel pain, I did the test and I don’t feel pain! So I assume its minor or partial or stretched I’m not sure.
The only this is I can’t fully engage my quads when my leg is straight compared to my non-injured leg! And I feel this is weird and I saw that I have to exercise my quads as a way of recovery. I don’t feel pain so hopefully I’m recovering, I’ll get the brace and gradually exercise all my muscles around the knee as I heard this is the advice! Please let me know if there is anything else I can do.
yoo dude, sorry to hear about that! pro tip : strengething your hamstrings, quad, back of your knee and tibialis will help you feel secure again! I have no ACL in my left knee and with staying dedicated to working out as well as special exercises I'm able to ski at a high level that I enjoyed before. hope this helps and speedy healing dawg!
Very informative video. I recently injured my left knee & got my results from my MRI...complete rupture of my ACL. I'm confused because I'm not having pain & for the most part I've gain most of my mobility not 100% but I'm very close to it (injured 02/09/2022). Is this something that is considered normal for a complete ruptured ACL? Keep in mind right after I injured my knee I iced it, put a brace(still wearing it) & have continued to elevate it.
Hey Haydee! Sorry to hear that you've got a complete ACL rupture :-(
But that is great news that you've got nearly all your motion and no pain!
That means that you have a chance at either healing the ACL or at least compensating with strength to go on without surgery. This does happen to a lot of people with ACL tears, but usually surgeons push patients right into surgery. Keep going with the brace and start on the recommended exercises. You might even find a local specialist to guide you on healing without surgery.
The best case scenario is that you recover adequately and get back to normal again. Worse case scenario is that you get strong and put yourself in the best position to have surgery and recover as quickly as possible after you have surgery. There is no rush if you're feeling good and improving.
Wow! 2/9/22 I completely tore ACL I have limited Range was put in mobile brace for weeks. Had meniscus tear and chipped knee cap. I had to have dibreadment not sure if I spelled that right? Starting therapy today. My orthopedic surgeon said I still have stability and at my age he thinks my knee will tighten up well🙏. Hope in Time it will be ok?
What kind of brace did you wear?
Thanks for this video! I am in category 3 and torn my front ligament completely, along with both meniscus getting injured and a bone bruise condition in my thigh bone. I started early rehabilitation training in form of weight lifting etc. with great success and I can run and lift fairly in comparison of before my injury, even playing some soccer 4 times after the injury. My biggest issue is that my knee has been sliding out of position about 12 times in 3 months. But it does not happen while I am doing something that requires more force like training and so forth, but when taking a quick step in the opposite direction boom there we have it. So I find it difficult to make a decision about wether surgery or no surgery is right. My concern with no surgery is that my knee might get new injury or get worn out by continues slides of the bones. But I have not been wearing any form of knee support as of so far. I will try that and give my knee more time to recover before I make a decision. Thank you for making me realize this just now. 🎉
Ive had acl reconstruction on both knees, most recently 2 months ago with a partial meniscectomy. Its not easy and the recovery takes time and dedication. Based on your comment if you're knee is buckling regularly you are risking further damage to the other ligaments and meniscus. Living with a torn acl requires a lifestyle change for most people, soccer and other pivoting activities are risking more serious damage. Further damage can cause osteoarthritis down the road and result in a knee replacement. I opted to have surgery both times because I do not plan on living my life in a straight line. Take some time for your decision but please be careful in the meantime.
@@jetsgo66 Hey, thank you for taking time to advice me. I was told by docs to try without surgery at first but they seem to have changed their minds too, so I will take the surgery offered to be safe. As you also say, I won’t be happy to live a straight line and always be careful 😅
@@andreaslundby2065Brother have you done your surgery and r u ok now ,do you face any problem sfter surgery
How does it feel after surgery?
About 5 weeks ago I injured my knee and it was popping out when I tried walking so I came home and iced it.. the next day I could bend the knee or even walk properly (no swelling tho). I am active person so after 3 days I could walk but at a slower pace ( I was taking cataflam pills and still taking when I feel pains). I can walk now, I can jog at a slow pace but changing direction is the problem, I feel it’s popping out so I am careful (I don’t jog tho, I take long walks)
it is okay that I take the long walk?
Is it necessary I do the MRI test?
Do you think I’m recovering well? Because I sometimes feel pain in the knee..
And lastly should I continue taking the pills?
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
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
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
On October 20,2022 met with road accident,mri right knee shows partial tear of ACL near femoral end, low grade sprain of mcl....plz suggest something
Is that good for meniscus tear to
I had acl grade 3 every doc is saying get surgery done or later get your knee replaced I am production manager nothing to do with sports pl suggest
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.
HI Doctor, My MRI repost after a sport related injury where i felt that my upper body moved from knee where my keen remain same and i fell down with pain ... and its been almost a month so today my MRI reporrt came
I am 47 and the MRI report shows
Features of near complete tear of the femoral aspect of the anterior cruciate ligament with ill defined margins and large area of breach along its femoral aspect
Features of grade iii tear of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus|
OTHER LEGAMENTS ARE ALL FINE
Doctors saying need ACL surgery and he will shave some back side of meniscus
is surgery recommended and will i feel better after surgery ... pain is too much since one month and i am taking pain killer and anti-inflammatory medicines
I have a torn acl and tear medial meniscus right knee, my left knee cracked prior to the accident with the tear, I think there is puffiness behind the knee but there is no cracking or moving knee so I don’t think the left has any tearing but I’m not sure what’s going on with that side, I want to know what should I do to prevent the left knee from hurting or becoming injured while the right knee is healed… idk if I need surgery either 😢
Would you recommend a second opinion after a reading that says my ACL is totally ruptured?
I had an MRI 2 days ago and I thought that I just had meniscus damage because the inside of my knee hurt after the interior swelling has gone down. I can fully straighten and bend my leg, but I have not tried to pivot because that it's worst that pain was a 10 on a scale of 1 to 10. 10 being the worst obviously.
Isn't there a chance the cartilage could wear down and someone could get osteoarthritis if they don't get the surgery?
Thank you for this informative video. I’m a ski instructor who had a bad crash 6 week ago with ACL tear and radial tear of the meniscus. My orthopaedic says I should get surgery, I personally would rather not get that. I have to say I’m almost back to my previous physical prowess. I can deep squat, run or even jump (though I do it carefully). I have worked on my quads and flutes and my body is responding well. Of course I still haven’t tried skiing, which is my job. According to the MRI my ACL is torn, but there is no popping or anything of that sort.
Do you think I should really do surgery? Consider that the doctor said he would take a whole tendon from my thigh to reconstruct my ACL, not excited about that.
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”
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Hey doc,,,iam confused because the swelling is not in the knee, the swelling was in my lower leg but my knee hurts and cant straighten it or bend it i can do that two but a little bit
A link with a video of how to fix it as in strengthening exercises you can do at home would be good thank you if you can put up a video about it or even better a link or 1 this would be great thank you
Thank you very much
You're welcome Coach Jacques!!!
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 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 an acl injury 6 months ago but the acl test(when we bend feet inwards and squat ) is painless, does that mean i am fit?
I think I might’ve hurt my acl about a week ago, less than 2 days later I was able to put full weight on my leg, and I’m walking fairly normal a week to the day later, the test you gave here gave me 0 pain or discomfort whatsoever, I was told yesterday by a physio therapist that I may have torn my acl but when I first injured it I felt no pain at all and got up and walked off the field (with somewhat of a limp) but it is just hard to believe I tore my acl when I can put full weight on it, do multiple tests with 0 pain or discomfort, bend my knee completely, straighten it 99%, the other 1% I get discomfort and feel a pain of maybe 1/10, so I would believe if I injured my acl in some way, I just can’t believe a full tear, I can also pivot and cut directions while walking and light jog 7 days later, what are your thoughts if you can respond to this that would be great, I get a second opinion from an actual doctor in a few days to see what’s going on.
Hey Anonymous, sorry to hear about your knee injury. Yes, it sounds like you're doing well despite what you were told. If you had a full ACL tear, you would not be able to do any of that stuff. Hopefully you can get back to 100% as soon as possible!!!
@@epmanualphysicaltherapy Sir is their any posibilitys i can send my mri scan pdf to you to knw about do i need a surgery for my leg
This is an important video
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In 2018 bike fall down on my right leg n my ACL ligament tire doctor told me for surgery but I did not do surgery yet
Dr i hace acl injury since 1year 10 month back 3times i have slipped,and now no pain and swelling but i have clocking but i want to rehabe naturally how can u suggest me sir