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Sir, I want to go through acl knee surgery. So I want to know about it's complications if any, surgery cost and time to recovery as I am a college student. My acl knee injury occurred 3 years ago , while long jump.

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Acl reconstruction of done correctly by a knee Expert is a very gratifying surgery for the Patient and the doctor There are no major complications of this surgery You start walking the very next day ...  Read More

I wanted to get an idea about the procedure for mulit ligament tear (ACL and MCL) surgery. Also the recovery time after the surgery.

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Both ligaments surgery will take around 2hours duration. Patient will be mobilized from next day with crutches, long knee brace over knee. ...  Read More

Why there is no knee flexion after 31 days of ACL reconstruction surgery. Can anyone explain with details n how to overcome this

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You would have to ask your surgeon about any restrictions. Usually knee flexion is allowed within few weeks after surgery. Unless there is a reason not to allow knee flexion ...  Read More

I had undergone acl surgery 15 days back ,what r the steps to recover quick and how many days it take to me walk normally.and I'm fat person I'm weight about 120 kgs,is their any problem to acl due to my weight

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Hi, Take regular physiotherapy sessions. It takes 3 months normally to recover but you need to reduce your weight also as it slow down the recovery. ...  Read More

I had my acl surgery 40days ago but i started physio after 30days now my knee flexion is 95degrees is there any problem in surgery, when physiotherapist try to bend it was bending to 115 degrees.

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Hello sir I don’t like to sound repetitive as your doctor But it’s a year long commitment after ACL reconstructive surgery for Physiotherapy The knee would start to bend more with passage of time a ...  Read More

I had ACL surgery of left knee before 6 years and my knee is still unstable/popping up. My recently X-ray is normal. But I am not able to do physical activity freely. I also gone through physiotherapy since three months recently but it has not getting the expected strength. Please advice me.

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Instability even after surgery may be due to a injury to posterolateral corner (PLC injury) which occurs concurrently with ACL. Also the status of the graft needs to be examined. I suggest you get exa ...  Read More

I had my ACL surgery around 1.5 years ago. I had a good recovery. I have been working out regularly. Sometimes when I over-workout pain starts in my knees which slowly goes away in 2 days. After workout, 3 days ago, pain started at the point of stitch mark just below the knee. This has never happened before. The pain doesn't seem to go. In normal s

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It's very difficult to predict what exactly is ur problem with your history, you need to be examined by orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

Intermittent pain in knee after 2 yers of ACL surgery. Especially towards the left side and feels pain internally.

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Hi.., ur knee pain might be because of inappropriate post operation acl Rehabilitation Kindly visit a good orthopedic/ musculoskeletal/ sports physiotherapist n get strengthening done.. ...  Read More

I underwent an ACL reconstruction surgery 11days back. I have been doing the advised exercises from doctor. I am unable to bend my knee even a little bit also. Is it normal? When will I be able to bend my knee? And how much time does it take to gain my hamstring back, which has been used as graft in the surgery?

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Kindly share the thoughts with the surgeon who operated on you. ...  Read More

I m female/38 yrs, Acl surgery done in right knee in December 2018,still after 6 month of post operation my knee is painful, swelling, stiffness. Had also went physiotherapy 3 month my ROM Is 130 Degree but can't walk poperly without support. Plz suggest me.

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Only physiotherapy will work Pl send mri pictures before and after surgery for comparison ...  Read More

I met with an accident, my knee acl and pcl is torn. Any good hospital near kalyan for surgery. It's a complex injury

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It is difficult to guess age of your injury but one thing is very much clear that you need to connect best known knee arthroscopy surgeon to get it done. from your area. ...  Read More

My father,53, had meniscus surgery done last year in may. now he has knee pain again and difficulty in walking due to pain. recent MRI attached. what can be done now? his doctor have him some injection for the fluid that's in the knee. the pain was gone for 2-3 days but it's slowly creeping back again. also, my dad doesn't know what kind of physio

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Based on the MRI, your father has Grade-3 chondromalacia patella (cartilage wear behind the kneecap) along with mild joint fluid and post-meniscus surgery changes, which are likely causing his current ...  Read More

I am 6 months post ACL and still cannot get full extension. The MRI shows a medial meniscus tear. Do you think this is a mechanical block that requires arthroscopy, or is a short trial of focused PT reasonable?”

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A meniscus tear may or may not be painful depending upon the type and size of the year. A post ACL tear can go for stiffness. Please post MRI images if possible. ...  Read More

I am attaching my mummas reports .doc has suggested knee replacement is it really needed can't other treatments help as we are scared of surgery..please give your valuable opinion

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Yes, Knee replacement surgery required. ...  Read More

I recently got laser surgery done for hemorrhoids. After a week the surgery site started itching. Is it normal or should I worry. Also wanted to understand how long it will take time to heal completely?

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1. Have you gone back to the surgeon for follow-up and told him about this complaint.(Yes itching can occur, Anti-allergic drug’s suffice) 2. 2-3 weeks usually, *stay on regular follow-up*. If no oth ...  Read More

Final Diagnosis : 2 Columns Of large internal piles & posterior Anal fissure Operational Details : EUA + Open haemorrhoidectomy + PLIS After Surgery what diet should I take? If I want to eat fruits other than juice so which fruits can I eat? Please explain me? At least how many days bed rest are required me to recover well ? After how many da

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Final Diagnosis : 2 Columns Of large internal piles & posterior Anal fissure Operational Details : EUA + Open haemorrhoidectomy + PLIS After Surgery what diet should I take? If I want to eat fruits other than juice so which fruits can I eat? Please explain me? At least how many days bed rest are required me to recover well ? After how many da

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Usually needs 4-6 weeks to heal after the surgery.Avoid any Sternos exercises during this time. ...  Read More

I have 3rd grade ACL tear in both knees, left knee injury is more than 5 yrs old and the right one is one year old. I have been advised to go ACL reconstruction in both knees. What would be the better approach- Unilateral or bilateral? Which knee should be tested first ?

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Unilateral ...  Read More

Hello to my Respected Doctor, After Consulting a well know Dr, he advised my father to go ACL reconstruction surgery with Modern method - QUADRICEPS Ligament Surgery (with Internal Bracing) inspite of Traditional- Hamstring Method. I am here to have your valuable opinion if that true and which ACL method will be best for my father to have this o

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Hamstring is the classic method but since your father is 60 years old, quadriceps graft will give a predictable graft size. Considering his age I would advice to get a weigh bearing x ray scannogram t ...  Read More

I had a grade 1 ACL Tear - it is healed now. It has been abt 2 months since the injury, but I can't run still. How long do I have to do physiotherapy to be able play sports again.

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3 month ...  Read More

Will it be good to go for my father's ACL Surgery at 59 age? He has Complete ACL & partial meniscus tear. Is it not possible to stand again on his feet without any complications? Existing disease: BP and Piles,

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At this age need not to go for ACL reconstruction, if he is having moderate to low level of activities He will be fine if adequate Hamstring and quadriceps strengthening exercises to be done ...  Read More

Hello, My father has met with a bike accident past 20days before (5th Dec), and got major fall on his Right Elbow & Knee. While we consulted with Dr & done a Xray, we couldn't found any major injury/bone frature in his Right knee. But when my father tried to walk, "he is able to stand on his feet but he says his ankle will get twisted suddenly, how

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No surgery at this age Knee brace for 6-8 week Knee exercise Life style modifications Medicine ...  Read More

Left knee ACL tear and instability while walking. I am attaching my report, kindly suggest what to be done.

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I would like to examine you before I give any opinion. Logically it should be surgically repaired. But Before advent of MRI, knee injuries were treated conservatively, quite often successfully. ...  Read More

I had ACL surgery around a month back. After 1 month of surgery, I was able to start walking for short time. Yesterday I walked for some more time following which today I'm having pain and swelling at knee and the muscle above knee. I'm following RICE method to reduce the pain and swelling. I wanted to know is it normal to have pain and swelling

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You should visit your operating surgeon. ...  Read More

I have ACL surgery scheduled for next week at Sports Injury Centre department in Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. I have attached my test reports. Can someone please let me know if I'm fit to undergo the surgery as per the test reports. I've heard from someone that usually if there's even minor issues like fever, the surgery gets delayed.

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Go for surgery ...  Read More

Hello sir, I had a knee twist and I had an MRI scan, and the result is Near complete / high grade partial tear of femoral attachment and mid substance anterior cruciate ligament with few indistinct intact fibers of posterolateral bundle. Minimal anterior tibial translation of 6.5 mm noted Do I need to go for Surgery ?

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Yes plan for surgery ...  Read More

I had ACL tear months back after few months of medications and excercise it is normal right now,no issues while walking and playing any sport but, if i go for hike or trek more. I feel pain in the same knee. Is this normal or should i go for MRI again or should i go for surgery?? Please suggest me.

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Continue physiotherapy. Take balanced diet rich in vitamins and minerals. Take paracetamol for pain if needed. ...  Read More

Hi i wanted an inquiry regarding knee bone grafting surgery! can you help me about the overall cost, complications and the procedure?

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The procedure (Knee bone graft ) is unclear …kindly ask ur doctor what is the actual procedure name ...  Read More

Which hospital is the best for ACL surgery in Haldwani, Uttarakhand How's Agarwal Clinic and Nursing Home in Haldwani

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No idea ...  Read More

Dear sir/madam Is that post ACL surgery infection persisted up to 1.5 years. Why I am asking is I am feeling the same as before acl surgery. Earlier my surgery time wound not healed upto 2 months but not observed fever and just used antibiotics and not done any Graft removal. If there are any damages due to infection in knee shown in mri scan.

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1st clinical evaluation has to be done, if some positive findings come then MRI has to be done ...  Read More

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