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Knee injury is one of the most common reasons people see their doctors. Your knee is a complex joint with many components, making it vulnerable to a variety of injuries. Many knee injuries can be successfully treated with simple measures, such as bracing and rehabilitation exercises.
July 21, 2010 -- Many patients with a torn ACL -- the ligament that stabilizes the knee -- may avoid surgery by delaying the operation and first giving physical therapy a try.One of the most feared sports and work injuries is a torn anterior cruciate ligament or ACL.It's the tough piece of tissue that keeps the knee from bending sideways when you plant your foot and pivot. Nobody is exactly sure of the best way to treat a torn ACL.uly 21, 2010 -- Many patients with a torn ACL -- the ligament that stabilizes the knee -- may avoid surgery by delaying the operation and first giving physical therapy a try.