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Is ACL Arthroscopic Surgery Advisable For A Completely Ruptured ACL?
I m 30 year old, met with an accident and got injured in left knee,15 days back, in mri report, bucket handle tear in medial meniscus with grade 1 strain, same in lateral meniscus , and complete rupture of ACL in femoral half. Gradual reduction in pain while walking, going dowstairs, or doing exercise prescribed by doctor and now going office too. Do i need ACL arthroscopic surgery?? Or only clinical treatment and physiotherapy will make my leg back in its original condition.??? Please guide me sir??
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Hello,
Arthroscopic repair is the treatment of choice. As the tear is complete, physiotherapy alone may not work. Consult an orthopedic surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Arthroscopic repair is the treatment of choice. As the tear is complete, physiotherapy alone may not work. Consult an orthopedic surgeon and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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