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Knee problem
Hello,i while playing badminton i twisted my knee last december.there was no swelling(may be a lil bit).this march i did mri as there was still pain in my knee.the result was following. 1)grade-1 tear involving foemoral attachment site of acl showing increased thickness t2/pd signal. 2)anterior horn of lateral meniscus shows an articular surface vertical tear measuring 4mm. 3)strain involving mcl. 4)mild knee joint diffusion my questions are will that tear heal?i heard it wont ever.if yes then in how much time?and i stopped going to gym since dec should i go again?
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Hi..Acl tear heals by 2-3 months ..But meniscus tear won't heal as meniscus doesn't have blood supply.
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