We describe the results of conservative treatment using a Kyuro knee brace in 12 cases (6 males and 6 females, ranging in age from 6 to 64 years) who had fresh tears of their cruciate ligament. The treatment consisted of eary continuous passive knee motion with protective bracing for three months. The mean follow-up period after injury was 5 months. M R imaging at follow-up revealed two different modes of conjoining. Seven cases with ACL tears had successful results at 6 months. However one case with on ACL tear and plateau fracture did not achieve such successful results. Two cases with avulsion fractures of the PCL had successful results at 3 months. We believe that conservative treatment is effective for treating fresh tears of the cruciate ligament.
