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My ACL is completely broken
During playing badminton my ACL got completed torn I just want to ask it is necessary to do the surgery
If I don't what would be the consequences
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It’s never an emergency but there’s no other option for surgery.
You will be able to walk without pain without surgery but may find difficulty in stair climbing , running , jumping etc
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It's wise to get reconstruction of ACLdone ,for strong stability of joint. One can carry on without acl but it's not without multiple complications.
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Dr. Manoj Kanamarlapudi
Orthopedist
12 yrs exp
Kurnool
Instability of knee results in early osteoarthritis knee so better go for ACL reconstruction
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
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21 yrs exp
Bangalore
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Complete tear in young age requires surgery for good outcome
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Instability of knee and difficulty in running climbing stairs
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