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Knee stiffness due to ACL and MCL tear
I met with an accident 4 weeks back and my knee is stiff right now. I am not able to bend it more than 80 degrees. Doctor has suggested atleast 100 degrees before I can go for surgery. Is it necessary to have sufficient knee flexion before surgery. My ligament tear is restricting my movement. I am currently going for physiotherapy daily. Is it necessary to be able to sufficiently bend my knee before surgery happens?
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Dr. Prasanna Reddy
Orthopedist
4 yrs exp
Koppal
Without sufficient movements at your knee
Surgery is useless
Its already 4 weeks so re-evaluate with orthopeadician(sports medicine specialist), reason for stifness and treatment accordingly
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diagnostic arthroscopic
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Dr. Tej Shah
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11 yrs exp
Mumbai
Yes unfortunately for acl reconstruction to be successful it is required .
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Continue physio
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