ACL tears are a common injury in the more active subgroup of society. Management of ACL injuries usually consists of early surgery, with a following prescription of physical therapy. But is this how it is supposed to be? Does this actually provide the best outcome?
In this blog, we’ll dive deeper into the most recent evidence on the non-surgical management of ACL tears, the concept of ACL healing, and the importance of shared-decision making. If you want to learn more about this fascinating topic, make sure to check out Kieran Richardson’s excellent Masterclass on Non-surgical Managment of ACL Tears.
ACL reconstruction rates are very high in most western countries. But one small part of the western world stands out because of their high rate of non-surgical management. Scandinavian health-care models require patients to go to a non-surgical orthopedic specialist first. After a thorough examination, the majority of the patients undergo the “physio first”-route, which leads to fewer surgeries.
