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Left knee injured
I fell and injured my left knee. Then I do the initial treatment in the emergency then doctor suggested MRI. Now looking at the report I do not understand what to do. Can you suggest me what should I do next?
MRI reports are :-
• Undisplaced fracture of medial tibial condyle posteriorly involving articular margin.
• Extensive bone contusion in upper end tibia and both femoral condyles.
• Horizontal tear (grade Il signal) in posterior horn of medial meniscus.
• High grade tear of ACL.
• Joint effusion
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Dr. Rajesh Gayakwad
Orthopedic surgeon
19 yrs exp
Mumbai
MRI should always be correlated with detailed history and physical examination findings.Available report suggest tear of ACL and Medial meniscus.
Next Steps
Visit nearest hospital for physical examination and further treatment
Health Tips
1) Active Joint Range of Motion exercises.
2)Watch for increased pain/swelling/Stiffnees/Redness/Fever.If present, visit nearest hospital immediately.
3) Avoid ground level activities like squatting and cross legged sitting, sleeping on floor, Use western toilet
4)Avoid high contact activities like jumping, running.
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Dr. Jawahar Mehmood Khan
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Time period elapsed from the injury?
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