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ACL partial tear required surgery??
MRI report:
PDFS hyperintense signals are seen in the ACL in the lower half, possibility of mild partial tear of fibres.
It's required surgery??
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Indications of ACL surgery:
1.high demand athletic
2.symptomatic instability(feeling of give way/loss of balance)
3.Meniscal tear symptoms(joint line pain,locking)
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If there is instability post conservative measures then go for surgery as you are just 30.
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Partial tears if symtomatic and on examination positive for torn ACL tests requires diagnostic arthroscopic confirmation followed by ACL reconstruction.
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
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37 yrs exp
Chennai
If you are not having pain or locking of knee
Conservative treatmentlike rest mild exercise will be sufficient
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