Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Partial ACL tear
Got my knee injured while playing football. And felt like the knee slipping twice following the injury on the same day. Totally 3 times. MRI report says partial thickness tear of acl, yet doctor suggested sack reconstruction surgery. MRI report attached.
Answers (4)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
MRI report is for the patient, doctors go clinically to assess if you have stability or not..if the knee feels unstable.
First ice packs and immobilization till swelling settles down
Second physiotherapy, if still there is instability then surgery
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+171
If Clinically u have problem,Then u need to consider Surgery as ur Age is also less.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
MRI reports are always inconclusive and misleading.
What really matters is the clinical findings and your symptoms which are synonymous with complete ACL injury.
I think for recurrent instability, you should go ahead with diagnostic Arthroscopy which can be converted to therapeutic ACL reconstruction surgery after consulting your local orthopod.
You will definitely have a better life.
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Dr. Jyoti Singh Kapoor
Orthopedist
11 yrs exp
Delhi
It is the patient symptoms that are treated not solely the MRI report.
your symptoms are suggested that the ACL is either completely torn and hence not supporting the joint else if it is a partial tear the remaining portion is not sufficient to provide proper stability to the joint
In such a case it is better to proceed with a c l reconstruction surgery for providing good stability to the joint and preventing degeneration of the joint early
Answered
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.