Long-term outcome of anterior cruciate ligament tear without reconstruction: a longitudinal prospective study

ConclusionsConservative treatment of an ACL tear is a good treatment option for patients with limited demands regarding activity. Patient age, sportive activities and foremost subjective instability symptoms in daily life should be considered when deciding for or against ACL reconstruction.
Source: International Orthopaedics - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research