hey.

I was an active footballer and played up to 3 times a week, a few months ago i tore my acl. Im not too sure how bad it is yet as iv not had the scan results back.

I was told at my first appointment that I would either have to get re constructive surgery or possibly just rehab. I live in the UK so I will be treated by the NHS.

It seems that recently, in the majority of cases the knee specialist will recommend the rehab as opposed to the surgery.

After doing some research im quite alarmed, it seems that having rehab and then going on to play football 3 times a week is a huge gamble and your acl will eventually give out. My knee actually feels pretty stable atm, but im not sure it would be able to withstand the rigours of football even after rehab. Im pretty sure if I want to keep playing football that ill have to get the surgery?

interested to hear if anyone has gone on to playing football after just the rehab, and how successful this was for them? or even after the surgery ?

Just to be clear that its soccer im playing if any of our friends from across the pond are reading.

cheers

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