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ACL tear of left knee
I recently did MRI of left knee joint. The report shows : 1. Altered increased signal intensity of anterior cruciate ligament with increased thickness of ACL in its entirety noted. Altered signal intensity of PCL with buckling is also noted – suggesting full thickness ACL tear. 2. Posterior horn of medial meniscus shows horizontal tear. 3. Mild edema is seen in the intramuscular plane at the posterior aspect of knee joint. 4.      Bone marrow edema involving medial and lateral condyles of femur is seen 5. Moderate knee joint effusion is seen. HELP ME UNDERSTAND THIS REPORT. WHAT IS THE MAIN ISSUE AND WHAT IS THE NEXT STEP TO CURE THIS?
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Based on the MRI report of the left knee joint, there are a few findings that need to be addressed. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament that provides stability to the knee joint. An altered signal intensity and increased thickness of the ACL suggest that it may be torn. A full thickness ACL tear is a significant injury that requires medical attention. The medial meniscus is a cartilage in the knee joint that cushions the joint and helps it move smoothly. A horizontal tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus means that this cartilage is damaged. Mild edema, or swelling, is seen in the intramuscular plane at the posterior aspect of the knee joint. This indicates that there may be inflammation or irritation in this area. Bone marrow edema involving the medial and lateral condyles of the femur indicates that there is swelling in the bone at the end of the thigh bone that meets with the knee joint. This can be caused by trauma or injury to the area. Moderate knee joint effusion, or fluid buildup, is seen in the knee joint. This indicates that there is inflammation in the knee joint. The main issue from the MRI report is a full thickness tear of the ACL and a horizontal tear in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus. These injuries can cause instability and pain in the knee joint. The bone marrow edema and moderate knee joint effusion also indicate that there is inflammation in the knee joint. The next step to cure this would be to consult with an orthopedic doctor or specialist who can evaluate the extent of the injury and recommend appropriate treatment. Treatment options may include physical therapy, medication, or surgery depending on the severity of the injury. The doctor may also recommend using crutches to avoid putting weight on the injured knee and using ice or compression to reduce inflammation.
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Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Why was MRI done. I would like to examine you before giving any opinion.
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You have Ligament Injury of Knee.The MRI findings need to be correlated with clinical findings.You get your knee checked at clinic for signs of ACL Tear.Ideally in a young patient with complete ACL Tear , Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction surgery is advised.
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Clinical examination by Orthopaedic & Plan for Surgery
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Use Full Length Knee Brace / Avoid excessive knee bending beyond 90 degrees.
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When have u sustained injury?...why thar MRI was adviced
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The reports suggest one of the main stabilizing ligament in your knee is torn alongwith a tear to shock absorbing structure in your knee called the meniscus. But the cure depends entirely on your symptoms like instability locking etc..
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Treatment depends on clinical examination findings and your symptoms - not everyone with the same report would have symptoms like you have!
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Consultation with Orthopaedic surgeon for clinical examination
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2 ligament injury.. Treatment for full thickness tear is surgery ( ligament reconstruction and repair by arthroscopy )
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The issue is that your knee acl ligament is torn which is responsible for stability of the knee. It helps to keep ur knee stable while walking. If you don’t get it assessed and operated you might feel that the knee is giving away while walking which might result in future problems. You need key hole surgery to fix it. Kindly consult for further doubts.
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