ACL reconstruction isn't the only option for every torn ACL. For carefully selected patients with a proximal ACL avulsion, repair offers a less invasive alternative, preserving the native ligament while restoring stability. Dr Kejriwal explains who's suitable, the potential benefits, and what recovery typically looks like.

Not all ACL tears are the same. Proximal ACL avulsions, tears that occur close to the ligament's femoral attachment, often have far greater potential to heal or be surgically repaired than typical mid-substance tears. Dr Kejriwal shares his own clinical results and explains why MRI alone isn't always enough to determine whether an ACL has truly healed.