Torn ACL 2 times?

I fell and tore my ACL in my left leg about 3 weeks ago doing step aeorobics. I was doing well and the doctor and I had decided we would try rehab instead of surgery. The MRI showed the ACL was torn BUT had stayed in the correct position. I was able to straightn my leg and almost bend it. But I fell AGAIN, heard another pop and now I'm back to square one. Would this heal by itself or what's the chances I tore it off? Now it hurts from the knee all the way down.

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Torn ACL 2 times?

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Dec 14, 2008
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torn ACL
by: Bart - SII

The ACL is not known to heal once torn, although the knee may remain stable with a partial tear, depending on your activities. It sounds like you may have re-injured or "finished it off" with your second injury. I would recommend rechecking with the doctor and re-evaluating your options.

Bart