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Acl tear missed on MRI
My initial Mri taken on injury date showed only ACL TEar, doctor advised 3 week rest. After 4 weeks second mri taken which shows mcl tear, grade 4 chondomalacia patella, focal marrow edema also. Is it possible to miss other injuries in inital MRI or are these new injuries?
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Yes it is possible.
Reasons:
1.Diffuse swelling post acute injury.
2. Blood (Hematoma) collection
These will alter the radiological signals and hence lead to erroneous reports.
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Treatment to be decided on the current MRI and clinical examination.
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Consult your local Orthopaedician/Arthroscopic Surgeon.
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Yes, following acute injury there will be blood and fluid within the joint which might lead to radiological discrepancy most of the time.
Repeat MRI of the settled knee/ once the swelling is subsided will be more accurate to diagnose the internal derangement of the knee.
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Get a thorough examination by a consultant to discuss what is the next best possible step to be done.
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Initially due to soft tissue odema, all findings might not have seen. That's y we wait for 3-5 days , for swelling to subside and get mri done
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Finding maybe missed in initial assessment or could be new injuries
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Dr. Vikash Tyagi
Pain Management Specialist
18 yrs exp
Noida
Yes can be missed if there is significant swelling. You can now opt for surgery or Platelet rich plasma therapy if not opting for Surgery.
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Can consult with a pain management specialist.
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Avoid sitting cross legged and on floor. Avoid climbing unnecessary stairs.
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic Surgeon
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Ahmedabad
Can be missed if there is significant swelling
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