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ACL partial tear required surgery??

2018-05-28 09:13:17
MRI report: PDFS hyperintense signals are seen in the ACL in the lower half, possibility of mild partial tear of fibres. It's required surgery??
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Indications of ACL surgery: 1.high demand athletic 2.symptomatic instability(feeling of give way/loss of balance) 3.Meniscal tear symptoms(joint line pain,locking)

Answered2018-05-28 17:23:27

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If there is instability post conservative measures then go for surgery as you are just 30.

Answered2018-05-28 11:27:34

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Partial tears if symtomatic and on examination positive for torn ACL tests requires diagnostic arthroscopic confirmation followed by ACL reconstruction.

Answered2018-05-28 09:25:43

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If you are not having pain or locking of knee Conservative treatmentlike rest mild exercise will be sufficient

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