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ACL Injury
Hi, Assalamu 'alaikum. My brother-in-law, Asib, have been suffering from a right knee pain intermittently with a sign of bending outward for a long time. When it turned more painful, in November 2016, we consulted with an orthopaedic surgeon. As per his suggestion an MRI diagnosis was undergone which suggests 1. Partial interstitial tear of ACL, 2. Discoid lateral meniscus with Grade III tear, 3. Meniscal contusion at posterior horns of medial meniscus and 4. Moderate joint effusion. Following the report, knee specialists advised for ACL surgery. But, there is a major problem underlying in the process: MRI in Bangladesh is not reliable. The suspicion increases when we see the patient, Asib, playing almost all day long without complaining. Moreover, the doctors are also suspicious about the report, though their experiences suggested that he go through operation. We don't want to take any risk as he is very young and active. From where and how can we get a reliable MRI? TIA
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Hi, sometimes MRI report doesnt co-relate with clinical picture. If you see, bottom of every report has statement as "Please Co-relate Clinically". So dont worry, if he is strong and has no symptoms no need to undergo surgery. If you want to cross check, please visit nearest MRI scan centre which has 3T imaging (advanced resolution).
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3T MRI image will clear all doubts.
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Remember:- symptoms less no problem, but if he feels pain, discomfort, instability do visit and undergo proper examination and do as adviced. Above advice is based on question asked, physical appearance and examination may differ.
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