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Message: [QUOTE="scotts250, post: 188620, member: 24319"] [b]ACL[/b] Had a partial ACL tear that I left alone for several years. Knee instability and joint pain gradually increased over time. Finally hyperextended the knee the last time to the point where my knee was pretty loose. Dr. thought I had completely torn the ACL but during arthoscopic found that it was still partial and was stretched pretty bad. Used a laser to tighten the ACL and removed some cartilage buildup in the joint where the medial meniscus was torn etc. Went to rehab for 4 weeks after waiting 4 weeks to heal after surgery and my knee feels 90 to 95% improved. Instability is 100% improved. Don't let it go too long, the longer you wait the more wear and tear you will put on the knee. Scott [/QUOTE]