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ACL sprain
I have ACL sprain ie overstretched ligaments.
My doctor has recommended for wrapping elastic bandage for 6 weeks
For how many hours (10 hours /12 hours/14hours /16 hours ) should I wrap these bandages ???
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You should use knee brace for 3 weeks. You must also start static quadriceps and hamstring exercises
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Dr. Madhur Mahna
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13 yrs exp
Delhi
You need to share MRI films/reports. If you don’t have any, you need to get an MRI.
ACL sprain is something which is not very common. ACL tear is a more common phenomena which almost always requires surgery, so MRI is a must
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