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ACL tear , partialPCL tear
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I have a partial PCL tear (intrasubstance) and a completely torn ACL according to the MRI report and pcl buckling is intact. it's been 24 days and I limp while walking with a crepe bandage. Is a surgery needed for me( my knee doesn't give away while I walk). How long more does it take to heal. Any other suggestions would be of a great help. Thanks in advance
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Try doing quadriceps exercises for 2-3 more weeks.
Do not walk on injured leg before 6 weeks.
After 6 weeks if you have instability and strength problems then go for the reconstruction.
Otherwise , you can manage with physiotherapy .
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ideally the ACL heals in 4-6 weeks.
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Dr. Mohit Garg
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Bathinda
Don’t ignore this injury
Its not so disabling at this time but if you dont get operated your knee will develop arthritis after few years
So Go for arthroscopic surgery
Very good results
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