Therapy vs. Surgery: Debating the Healing of Torn ACLs

A recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that a nonsurgical treatment, including physical therapy and bracing, could be as effective as surgery in healing torn ACLs. The study found that 90% of ACL tears in 80 participants showed signs of healing on an MRI after following a new bracing protocol. Many patients reported good knee stability and function, and were able to return to their sport a year later. However, some surgeons are skeptical and argue that surgery is still necessary for long-term stability and to prevent future injuries.