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Ligament tear
Injured my knee ligaments, this is my MRI REPORT Complete tear of mid ACL. Corticalimpaction and subjacent marrow edema in centro-lateralfemoral condyle, postero- lateraltibial condyle. Bone bruise it1 medial condyle. Grade 3 sprain of proximal MCL. Oedema in the posterolateral complex soft tissues-low grade iniury likely. Moderate joint effusion. I consulted a doctor and he advised full leg cast, for 4 weeks, is it full leg cast can heal 3 degree mcl tear, thank you
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Hello MCL femoral attachment should heal with conservative management.ACL tear will need reconstruction mostly. Clinical examination is essential.
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Kindly consult for detailed resolution of your complaints.
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MCL has good healing rates on conservative management.. although cast should not be applied in presence of swelling rather a slab should be applied..after 4 weeks remove the slab and start physiotherapy
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consult with me with full history and detailed information
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Hello The Mcl would heal in time but would be more worried about your Acl tear for which you would need a key hope surgery. Since you are Overweight the knee stability is important for you for the future.
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MCL femoral attachment has good healing rates as compared to other ligaments. Can give a trial of wait and watch for a while before making a final decision. Rehabilitation and exercise are even more important.
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