Anyone have An ACL tear and not have surgery?

[Carlota69]

I just got the bad news that I have an ACL and meniscus tear. Surgery obviously in an option, but doc said not having surgery is an option, I just won't be able to make lateral, pivots type moves. Basically my athletic life, outside of working out, would be over. But, it would be over for me anyways. So I'm wondering if anyone here opted out of surgery and how did that work out?

[Carlota69]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

What do you mean patella gets repaired? If you opt for patella graft they take the middle third. Thats it.. Its gone. There no repairing it unless you harvest tendon from somewhere else.

I heard the patella does not get repaiared, and while the patella is the strongest for your ACL repair, it can weaken the knee overall. I understand the hamstring is the way to go if you chose from your own body.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Carlota69

I heard the patella does not get repaiared, and while the patella is the strongest for your ACL repair, it can weaken the knee overall. I understand the hamstring is the way to go if you chose from your own body.

If you dont plan on playing sports again, then yes go hammy. If wanna play again go patella. It doesnt weaken the knee, been playing football on a repaired one for 4 years now.

[Carlota69]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

If you dont plan on playing sports again, then yes go hammy. If wanna play again go patella. It doesnt weaken the knee, been playing football on a repaired one for 4 years now.

Thanks for the info