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Need surgery for knee ligament injury?

2019-03-10 11:44:55
Recently had a slip while playing badminton 5 weeks back. Did MRI today 10th Feb. Do I need surgery or can do with strengthening excercises? ACL/PCL/MCL and LCL are normal as per the report. 1. Near complete tear in the proximal fibres of Anterior Cruciate ligament near femoral attachment site showing intrasubstance hyperintensity. 2. Patellar Chondromalacia. 3. Minimal marrow edema in the posterolateral aspect of proximal tibial plateau. 4. Oblique tear in the posterior horn of lateral meniscus extending to both superior and inferior articular surface.  5. Horizontal tear in the posterior horn of medial meniscus. 6. Mild joint effusion. Thanks..
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Partial tear of ACL usually recove without surgery. You will need above knee plaster for 3-6 wks along with antiinflamatory medicines and antioxidants.

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Need clinical evaluation

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Go for arthroscopic surgery Good results

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