Is surgery a must

2024-02-12 17:11:47
Complete tear with partial resoprtion of the distal fibers of the anterior cruciate ligament noted in T2W and FSPD images. The proximal fibers are seen scarred to the genu of the posterior crucaite ligament. Mild buckling of the PCL with anterior translation of the tibia noted (MR drawer sign +ve(8.7mm). Mild suprapatellar joint effusion is seen with extending into the central recess.
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Surgery is better option

Answered2024-02-21 14:33:48

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Better to go for surgery .

Answered2024-02-17 06:31:34

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Complete tear of ACL has to be treated surgically. Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction is a very common surgery these days with really good post surgical outcomes

Answered2024-02-14 09:48:25

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Greetings! If there is instability while walking or the knee “feels loose”, complete tears of the ACL usually require an arthroscopic surgery after a conservative trial. Thanks.
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If there is pain / swelling Ice packs and analgesics.

Answered2024-02-14 05:45:08

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How did it  occur? You may give a trial to conservative treatment. If no relief,  go for surgery.

Answered2024-02-13 21:56:56

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Yes with surgery you will get better result and knee will be more towards normal.

Answered2024-02-13 05:31:57

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Yes Surgery is must, Without Surgery Your Knee will not get stable

Answered2024-02-13 02:20:10

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Surgery will give better result

Answered2024-02-12 17:50:30

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