Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is considered the first line treatment in ACL rupture.However, some patients show normal knee function without ACL reconstruction. Aim of this study was to evaluate the rate and prognostic factors of spontaneous healing as well as the functional outcome in patients with ACL rupture.Spontaneous healing of a ruptured ACL happened especially in low-demand patients with femoral ruptures without increased posterior tibial slope. Delayed ACL surgery should be considered to await the possibility for potential spontaneous ACL healing.
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is considered the first line treatment in ACL rupture.However, some patients show normal knee function without ACL reconstruction. Aim of this study was to evaluate the rate and prognostic factors of spontaneous healing as well as the functional outcome in patients with ACL rupture.Spontaneous healing of a ruptured ACL happened especially in low-demand patients with femoral ruptures without increased posterior tibial slope. Delayed ACL surgery shou...
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