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Full thickness ACL tear
Sir I'm 30 yr male came across bike accident in 05 -oct , with pain swelling in knee, again during normal working i felt on ground with knee pop sound, x-ray was normal MRI Shows. Mild knee joint effusion
Complete mod substance tear of ACL.
Small horizontal tear in posterior horn of lateral miniscus.
Subtle STIR hyperintensity within posterior horn of medial meniscus likely myxoid degeneration.
Sir I need surgery or it will heal automatically
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Dr. B A Kadam
Orthopedist
47 yrs exp
Pune
Pain and swelling may settle with ice packs/Rest/and medication however instability issue which is due to ACL injury will need surgery .Since you’re young earlier is better to avoid premature OA changes
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