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Ligament tear
As per mri report,acl is bulky,irregular/wavy with increased signals s/o large partial thickness tear.what does it mean?is this heal without surgery?
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
I would like to examine & investigate the patient in detail.
-Control Hypertension, Diabetes or any other metabolic disorder, if there is any.
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use a pillow under the knee.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for the affected part.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my you tube channel nc gupta me and my yoga).
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish a quick recovery & good health to the patient.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho)
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Agree to previous advise.
No it does not heal by itself
Next Steps
search for acl deficient knee strengthening exercises on YouTube and do
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avoid sports
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Partial tear will stay as it is but as long as knee is stable you don’t need surgery. Strength your quads and hamstrings.
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Needs surgery
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Consult me directly through online consultation.
Need details history.
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Dr. Pranav Patel
General Physician
11 yrs exp
Vadodara
Need to know how did you injure yourself. How many days since injury.
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Dr. Nithin Vadlamudi
Orthopedist
14 yrs exp
Bangalore
A bulky, wavy and large partial tear means your ACL could be lax (loose). Due to which you might have instability while walking on uneven/ slippery surfaces, turning on your leg. Even climbing up and down the stairs becomes difficult.
Next Steps
this is not an emergency so, physio can be attempted.
Health Tips
prolonged instability will lead to rapid joint wear out, and early arthritis. You can contact me directly for ACL rehab protocol.
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Dr. Siddhartha Maredupaka
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Before I write down my opinion
I wish to ask
1. Are you an athlete ?
2. Do you complain of instability in your knee
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Please try to understand that only chronic full thickness ACL tears with associated instability mandate a surgical reconstruction Rest can be managed non operatively
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Dr. Mohit Garg
Joint Replacement Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Bathinda
Need to check clinically for any laxity in joint
If joint laxity is there then surgery is required
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