In a message dated 12/3/2008 11:54:00 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, graphix_12@... writes:
Has anyone had a partial tear of the ACL or PCL and had not have
surgery?
i have a complete tear of my acl. happened last feb while shoveling and i slipped. felt the pop, could not support weight on that leg-total buckling. i am not athletic though. as long as i do my exercises at least 3 X a week i am functional but it will never be the same. i don't think it's as severe with a partial tear. however, you really need to exercise your legs (especially hamstrings) on a regular basis. having a partial tear, however, leaves you vulnerable for a complete tear, especially if you are physically active.
randi