ACL injuries have a massive impact on anyone who suffers this injury. It is literally a life-changing injury, due to the time required for rehabilitation, the impact on work or study, and extended time away from your sport and competition.
The financial cost of this injury along with the social and psychological impact of ACL injury means that high-quality care is an important part of your recovery. Rehabilitation after an ACL injury is a critical part of the recovery process. Not all ACL injuries require surgery, there are now multiple treatment paths available to injured athletes; |
About 80% of ACL reconstructed patients return to some kind of sporting activity. However, only 65% return to their pre-injury level of sport and only 55% return to competitive sports"
Each of the above treatment options come with risks and benefits - there is no "best" treatment that suits everyone, every time.