Young Adults With Knee Injuries Skip Surgery Try Rehab First

A growing body of research supports exercise-based rehabilitation as an alternative to surgery

Topline

New evidence suggests that young adults with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) or meniscal tears may not require immediate surgery. A rehabilitation-first approach can yield comparable long-term outcomes, reducing risks and costs associated with surgical intervention.

Study Details

A recent opinion paper published in Annals of Internal Medicine exam…