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High grade ACL partial torn
2years ago My friend fall down while playing and twisted his leg. Knee swelled up. Once he gone through MRI of knee, the report came as blown out appearance with diffuse PDFS hyperintensity of midsubnstance of anterior cruciate ligament with discontinuty of fibres -s/o High grade partial tear.
Mild joint effusion noted.
This is the report of MRI which was done 2.5 years ago and now he do not have any pain or other symptoms only little instability of knee.
Could you please let me know should he undergo ACL reconstruction surgery and how long can he wait as already 2.5 years completed.
Thanks in advance.
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If u have signs of instability difficulties in. getting down the stairs kindly repeat the MRI scan and arrange. a video call with me and discuss the future treatments
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Yes. Surgery can be done even now, but the longer the knee remains unstable following injury, the more are the chances of developing cartilage defects in the joint.
A new MRI scan will be required to assess the degree of cartilage damage at this point of time to plan the surgery better.
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Get a consultation and plan your surgery as soon as possible.
Best of luck.
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Dr. Satvir Singh
Orthopedist
9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Will need to see pt clinically
Arthroscopy Acl reconstruction is an option for these cases..
He will be able to do all his work + sporting activities after surgery...
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clinical examination for knee stability
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