Quote Originally Posted by physiobob View Post
I tend to agree with the above comments. The ACL does NOT provide any direct structural support to the knee joint. What it does is send information about load and angular velocities to the brain so that the brain can then send messages to the muscles to support the knee during activity. A reconstruction tries to create a structural stability to the knee because this feedback is not working anymore without an intact ACL.

So overall a partial, still functioning ACL is a better option than having it removed even if it were replaced with a graft as the graft cannot replace the actual function of the ACL.
The partial ACL cannot heal proeprly right? but can it still send signals back?

I have felt a difference and slight instability in my knee (i.e no cofidence to play football/soccer) so that must mean the partial tear is fairly significant - the Dr wouldn;t say how much though.

Any info on arthritis on surgery v no nsurgery scenario? i am thinking long term effects here. should i give up footy?