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I have an ACL injury which was confirmed by an MRI. I have asked several times to my doctor, but never received a definitive answer on whether the tear is partial or complete. Now my question is, is it absolutely necessary to have an operation. It is my right knee and am 30. I am active, like, I play badminton everyday and I love hiking.

I have an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tear, which was confirmed by an MRI (it my be partial or complete; I was not told which.)

My question: is surgery the only way to treat ACL tears? Is surgery necessary in order to regain full strength/function of the knee?

I an very active and would like to return to sports like skiing,

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Is operation the only solution to an ACL injury?

I have an ACL injury which was confirmed by an MRI. I have asked several times to my doctor, but never received a definitive answer on whether the tear is partial or complete. Now my question is, is it absolutely necessary to have an operation. It is my right knee and am 30. I am active, like, I play badminton everyday and I love hiking.