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ACL rupture
I had a fall and in MRI found that acl rupture is identified. This happened on November 18 . Still my doctor is deciding whether we should do surgery or not and asking me to do conservative physiotherapy and wait until December 17. Is this normal? But still i have pain
Date of MRI: 20.11.2024
Procedure: MRI of the right knee post-injury
Findings:
Evidence of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture
Joint effusion present
Impression of the lateral femoral condyle without osteochondral lesions
No displaced fractures or meniscus tears
Recommendations: Voltaren salve application and cooling advised.
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Yoga based knee exercises should help you.
Kindly visit my YouTube channel Dr NCgupta & see 'me & my yoga'
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Need examination to explain the cause of pain at present and also to comment on need of surgery
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A complete acl tear usually requires surgery.
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Please contact our clinic in Yelahanka, Bengaluru
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Complete ACL tears require surgery in all cases.
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Consult an arthroscopy surgeon
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Proceed with surgery.
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
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9 yrs exp
Pune
Go For Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
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5 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes, its normal
Its not emmergency surgery
Wait and then let doctor to decide
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