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Young Adults With Knee Injuries Skip Surgery Try Rehab First

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

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Naveen Sankar S
Feb 22, 2025
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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.

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

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