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Torn knee anterior cruciate 30-Aug-2007 At 7:59:48 PM AlanD

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Only a MRI will give a clearer picture of the amount of damage you've done and it isn't until you go under the knife that they really see the true extent of the damage. While it is possible to build up the muscles supporting the knee, it really isn't a good option for those people who are active. Two problems stand out if you decide not to have the op, long term you're more likely to suffer arthritis of the joint, secondly any twisting motion at any stage in the future can cause further pain and inflamation.

While I opted to go under the knife, my time was dependent upon doing a major sailing regatta the week before hand. I worked very hard for 5 months to have the knee stable for the event, but still needed to ice it after most days of competition to keep the inflamation and pain under control.