Knee unstability dueto ACL partial tear

2019-10-12 17:47:22
I have got ACL partial tear. Doctor told no need to go for surgery, but I am facing lot of instability. 3-4 times in last 1week I felt like falling due to knee unstability. Can this issue be solved with physiotherapy or I should go for surgery???
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What's your MRI report say . if its grade 3 tear then it may need surgery grade 1 and 2 can be managed by knee strengthening exercises.
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https://youtu.be/tfQ94EgpbKo these exercises will help.

Answered2019-10-21 16:38:55

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Plz get it reassessed by physio ones again and then try with better exercises

Answered2019-10-15 15:37:21

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Answered2019-10-14 12:58:29

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Consult pt n go for recommended exercise u will resolve your problem.

Answered2019-10-14 07:20:49

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Share your mri to see tear grade. If complete tear then go for surgery

Answered2019-10-13 17:42:45

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Partial tear can be cured by physiotherapy. Specially the instability issue will be resolved.
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there are some set of exercise which can only be done under the guidance of a qualified physiotherapist.
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till then use knee support.

Answered2019-10-13 07:02:32

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Hi..dont worry it can be completely cured by physiotherapy and by proper knee rehab protocol by strengthening ur knee joint muscles and tear can be healed by physiotherapy .till u go for treatment take care  to avoid falling by buckling of knee.

Answered2019-10-13 07:01:05

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You need to learn some exercise, it will be suggested after proper assessment. It will be cured by physiotherapy for sure.
Next Steps
Visit nearest physiotherapy center
Health Tips
Avoid stairs, avoid jerky movements

Answered2019-10-13 06:44:11

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Without surgical procedure by physiotherapy u can be treated, but results will be about 80%only and depends on physiotherapist

Answered2019-10-14 07:32:11

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A partial tear can definitely be worked on with physiotherapy. Instability can be because of inadequate strength around hip and knee muscles and also can be a balance problem.
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get examined yourself for strength and balance.

Answered2019-10-13 09:51:38

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