Why should you have surgery to repair the Anterior Cruciate Ligament ?
You only need to have an ACL reconstruction if you are physically active in pivotal sports such as basketball, volleyball, or soccer. If you are involved in these sports only about 10% of patients who have injured their ACL can return to their sports without an ACL reconstruction. Some patients can use a brace, and modify their activities and resume sports without surgery. The best option for the young pivotal athlete is to have a reconstruction to prevent episodes of giving way due to the ACL laxity. With each of these re-injuries, there is risk of further damage to the meniscus and articular cartilage. The ACL can be reconstructed with fairly predictable results, but the long-term outcome depends on the damage to the meniscus and articular surface. The goal of the ACL reconstruction is to provide a stable knee and prevent further damage to the meniscus and articular cartilage. Do I need the surgery if I’m not involved in pivoting sports? No. We only need the anterior cruciate ligamen
