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HomeHealth QueryOrthopaedicsI have a grade 1 ACL tear and it hurts when I walk...
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  • 25 Years
  • 14/08/2025

I have a grade 1 ACL tear and it hurts when I walk sometimes the pain is really bad but other times it's not there at all. Do I need surgery for this or can it heal on its own?

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