Will Walking on a Torn Acl Make It Worse?

You shouldn't walk on a torn ACL too soon after you've experienced an injury. It might make the injury more painful and cause further damage. If you suspect that you've torn your ACL, see a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis of your injury.

Can you walk with a completely torn ACL?

Can you walk with a torn ACL? The short answer is yes. After the pain and swelling subsides and if there is no other injury to your knee, you may be able to walk in straight lines, go up and down stairs and even potentially jog in a straight line.

Can a torn ACL get worse?

An ACL tear that is not treated will get worse, not better. If left untreated, a small ACL tear will increase in size, causing more pain and increasing the laxity in the knee.