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ACL complete tear and Meniscus tear
I have been diagnosed with a complete tear of ACL and discoid meniscus with intra-meniscal linear signal abnormality not involving the surfaces suggesting grade 2 signals. And mild effusion in joints.
This attached MRI report was generated on 2nd January 2023. And I got injured on the 24th of July 2022.
Post injury I tried physiotherapy from September month to November month, I felt like I was completely fine but due to multiple incidents (second twist happened in the next 2 weeks, then one small incident, then a sudden jerk on my left knee 2 months back ) and symptoms redeveloped.
Please suggest me how I should proceed now.
Is surgery the only option or physiotherapy is fine ? If yes then how much time will it take to recover completely.
Thanks in advance
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At this young age and still if it’s giving trouble then you need surgery .
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You need a clinical examination.
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Pls share your mri films and after clinical examination we can conclude our decision
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You should plan surgery
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Dr. Ashish Chopra
Orthopedic surgeon
15 yrs exp
Delhi
Arthroscopic Acl reconstruction with lateral meniscus saucerization is advisable for early recovery & to avoid risk of early osteoarthritis.
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start quadriceps, hamstring & vmo exercises.
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avoid running, dancing till ACL surgery for risk of instability.
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Dr. Pranav Shejul
Orthopedic surgeon
12 yrs exp
Pune
If you wish to have an active lifestyle and play sports , you will need a stable knee.
As you say you have tried physiotherapy till now, you might have experienced that this isnt getting better with physiotherapy alone..
So this needs correction with meticulous planning.
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