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Ligament and Minescus injury
Hi
It's been 4 weeks to a Ligament and Minescus injury.
Have got checked this with a Physio and an Orthopedic doctor
Physio had suggested surgery but Orthopedic doctor didn't recommend surgery but rest.
Now I have taken rest and for 4 weeks and extra care and precaution that no major jerk happens which could cause more damage or pain . But still on little jerks cause minor pain.
Now please could you advice should I start exercising a little at home
Or should I give it more rest?
Please also confirm the necessary precautions or test ?
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided.
However I would like to examine & investigate you in detail.
Rule out Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder.
Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep a pillow under the knee.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for knee and ankle.
--.(for exercises,take help of a physiotherapist or visit my you tube channel 'Dr N C Gupta yoga simplified')
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment Contact your family doctor or visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
--Kindly rate the answer.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho).
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Hi,
Pain is not a major concern with ligament injuries, but instability is. Since, it's already 4 weeks get on with the physiotherapy, if your MRI shows a complete tear in the ligament then surgical option maybe necessary.
Meniscal tear on the other hand can cause discomfort and sometimes in a larger tear locking of the joint.
So surgery or not is a collective decision based on your symptoms, clinical findings and your MRI.
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your doctor is a better person to decide on that. however, if you have doubts you can always get a second opinion.
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You can start with gentle knee ROM exercises and close chain knee exercises also referred to as Pre habilitation
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You are not having major jerks because you are subconsciously protecting your knee
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