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Partial ACL tear

2017-06-03 12:13:59
I twisted my knee two weeks ago while playing badminton. I consulted orthopaedic and he asked to do mri scan. In the mri report it showed partial ACL tear. I will be travelling to usa in first week of August . Is surgery necessary? Or can conservative methods will heal me. Please help . If conservative measures ll help me then please suggest me some.
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Take full rest or to put plaster of Paris to rest for joints.

Answered2017-06-03 12:31:59

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