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Complete rupture of right acl ligament
I met with an accident 4 days ago, and done MRI as per doctor's advice. Complete rupture of acl ligament is observed in that report. Does surgery is the only option. Attaching the MRI report. Please suggest me the best way to proceed.
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If you want a stable knee and want to lead an active life without risk of instability or falling then yes surgery is the only option
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Surgery is the correct and only option
While you can choose not to have the surgery, deficiency of ACL ligament will have detrimental effect on your knee
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You can start PHYSIOTHERAPY and see how much movements you can regain of your knee
Do icing and let the swelling reduce
I feel at the age of 34 years where you are so young you should get operated as now a days Acl surgery is minimally invasive and can be easily done in one hour and you can go home the next day
However if you don’t wish to get operated then you will need to really go to a good physiotherapist and get your knee muscles strengthened and after that if you are able to run and have no feeling of giving way of the knee you can consider putting off surgery for few years with knowing the risks that some time later you may get a meniscus which is the cushion of the knee tear due to fall
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Consult a orthopaedic surgeon who does arthroscopy surgery and also consult a good sports Physio
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Wear a hinged knee cap till you decide to do the surgery
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Surgery will give better result
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