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Ligament tear..left knee

2017-04-13 17:11:35
My left knee has an ligament tear ...where sport orthopedic suggested dat it was ACL tear ...I do get get instability when I walk..is it neccesary to have surgery since it is 4 months already from the ingury
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Hi Please confirm me grade of your ligament tear In some case mainly in grade 1 or 2 not require surgery. It will be cure with the help of strengthening exercises for knee and that particular ligament.so first consult your physiotherapist.
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apply ice avoid jurkey movement avoid running and jumping

Answered2017-04-13 17:45:13

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