Depending on the degree of tear, healing ligament takes time. Ask
your doctor if surgery can be delayed and wait a few weeks to see if
the swelling will go down. Meanwhile, ask your doctor what you can
do to help maintain you knee functions(ice,heat, physical therapy).
Acupuncture can be beneficial in pain reduction, decrease swelling,
and help maintain range of motion of the knee. Periodcally check the
progress with your doctor. If anytime your pain, swelling, or knee
movements worsen, contact your doctor.

EM



--- In acupunctureforum@yahoogroups.com, "thisismanuforall"
<thisismanuforall@y...> wrote:
> I injured my knee three weeks back & had my MRI done 10 days back
&
> all doctors & analyst suggest that I have a probable tear of my
ACL
> (Anterior Cruciate Ligament). Although I have fixed an appointment
> for it grafting surgery next week but I have some doubt.
>
> My leg movement has been improving since the date of my injury.
> Although it made a loud crackle noise during my injury & had
swelling
> in the knee but I never had any pain in my knee unless I fold it.
It
> does pose some instability while moving around.
>
> Dr. was suggesting he would be sure of complete tear of the
ligament
> only during the surgery. My question is, Is there any process by
> which I can check for the condition of my ACL before actual
surgery?