The study examined 29 patients who sustained ACL injuries while skiing. At six to 12 weeks after the ACL tear occurred, results from two physical manipulation tests, including the Lachman test, to identify whether they can be treated without surgery.
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Study: Tests Identify ACL Injuries Among Skiers That Can Heal Without Surgery
A new study led by Robert Marx, MD, of Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, identified skiers who can be successfully treated without surgery after ACL tears.
