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ACL surgery three years ago
Had an acl surgery Many years ago but I still have pain after I've tried many supplements and painkillers they only helped for a little bit
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Redo MRI and X-rays.
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Get routine blood tests, ESR and CRP done too.amd consult online.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is  any. Any way it may be tried, --. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days. --. Caldikind plus  (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days. (You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.) --. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold. --. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding. --. Use no pillow under the head. --. Avoid painful acts & activities. -- .Do mild exercises for  knees and ankles and feet. --.(Take help of a  physiotherapist). --Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem. --Do ask for a detailed treatment plan. Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines. --For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital. --Wish you a quick recovery & good health. --I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.  Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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ACl ligament perse does not cause pain particularly .it is the surrounding structures like menisci / cartilage osteochondral defects which cause pain. Get a repeat MRI scan will tell you the integrity of reconstructed ACL and the surrounding intraarticular structures and meet your original surgeon
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need clincial examination or else your operating surgeon will guide better
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