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Complete tear with partial resoprtion of the distal fibers of the anterior cruciate
ligament noted in T2W and FSPD images. The proximal fibers are seen scarred to
the genu of the posterior crucaite ligament. Mild buckling of the PCL with anterior
translation of the tibia noted (MR drawer sign +ve(8.7mm).
Mild suprapatellar joint effusion is seen with extending into the central recess.
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Surgery is better option
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Better to go for surgery .
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Complete tear of ACL has to be treated surgically.
Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction is a very common surgery these days with really good post surgical outcomes
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Greetings!
If there is instability while walking or the knee “feels loose”, complete tears of the ACL usually require an arthroscopic surgery after a conservative trial. Thanks.
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If there is pain / swelling
Ice packs and analgesics.
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How did it occur?
You may give a trial to conservative treatment.
If no relief, go for surgery.
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Yes with surgery you will get better result and knee will be more towards normal.
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Dr. Vilas P Chavan
Orthopedic surgeon
9 yrs exp
Pune
Yes Surgery is must, Without Surgery Your Knee will not get stable
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
4 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Surgery will give better result
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