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Knee unstability dueto ACL partial tear
I have got ACL partial tear.
Doctor told no need to go for surgery, but I am facing lot of instability. 3-4 times in last 1week I felt like falling due to knee unstability.
Can this issue be solved with physiotherapy or I should go for surgery???
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What's your MRI report say . if its grade 3 tear then it may need surgery grade 1 and 2 can be managed by knee strengthening exercises.
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https://youtu.be/tfq94egpbko these exercises will help.
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Plz get it reassessed by physio ones again and then try with better exercises
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Consult pt n go for recommended exercise u will resolve your problem.
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Share your mri to see tear grade.
If complete tear then go for surgery
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Partial tear can be cured by physiotherapy. Specially the instability issue will be resolved.
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there are some set of exercise which can only be done under the guidance of a qualified physiotherapist.
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till then use knee support.
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Hi..dont worry it can be completely cured by physiotherapy and by proper knee rehab protocol by strengthening ur knee joint muscles and tear can be healed by physiotherapy .till u go for treatment take care to avoid falling by buckling of knee.
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You need to learn some exercise, it will be suggested after proper assessment. It will be cured by physiotherapy for sure.
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Visit nearest physiotherapy center
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Avoid stairs, avoid jerky movements
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Dr. Y.Surya Shyam Sundar (PT)
Physiotherapist
20 yrs exp
Vijayawada
Without surgical procedure by physiotherapy u can be treated, but results will be about 80%only and depends on physiotherapist
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Dr. Priyanka Mahadik (PT)
Physiotherapist
11 yrs exp
Thane
A partial tear can definitely be worked on with physiotherapy.
Instability can be because of inadequate strength around hip and knee muscles and also can be a balance problem.
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get examined yourself for strength and balance.
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