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ACL tear Mri Report issue
I had injured my acl while playing cricket. As per mri it comes out as a complete tear at femoral attachment. My doctor advised me to go for a reconstruction surgery. After 2 weeks i went to him again to discuss the details he performed latchmen and other test on the knee and said that today tests are showing different results. He said that it is a tear between grade 1 and 2 and asked me toh do quadriceps excercises. I am able to take stars and walk with a little pain in the knee. Can it be possible that the mri reports are wrong. I am attaching the mri reports here.
The reports does say complete tear.
Lachman test was to see the ligament laxity
If he advices you to wait and do quadriceps then do it
It's to bring the stability in joint by strethening muscles. I can definitely give you quads exercise program
He might call you back to see if it's better in laxity
If you are very active person and involve in playing sports do make it clear to him
The prognosis is definitely better with surgery in complete tears but surgeon is the best person to take the call
Hope you are wearing a brace
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