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What Does This MRI Of Ankle Indicate?

Hi I had a MRI recently and it has showed that in my right ankle I have full thickness atfl - likely chroni , in my left ankle it shows bilateral full- thickness atfl tears. In my right knee I have mild chondromalacia patella but it also shows mild abnormal signal in the medial patellar facet (?) my left knee also shows cp. i am always in constant agonizing pain. Rest, icing it or even OTC medications work. I have never sprained , injured or broke any of my bones. I have had the pain since I was about 7 years old and are now 29. Could you please explain to me what all this means please? And what treatment can be done. Ty also I was wondering if anything could be done to help because it s really interfering with my everyday life activities
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

Your ,MRI shows ligament tear and chondomalacia.
You may require arthroscopic repair if symptoms persist.
Tendon graft may be required to re inforce ligament.
If there is osteochondral defect then that needs repair.

Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing.
Strengthening exercises along with against resistance exercises will help.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Does This MRI Of Ankle Indicate?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, Your ,MRI shows ligament tear and chondomalacia. You may require arthroscopic repair if symptoms persist. Tendon graft may be required to re inforce ligament. If there is osteochondral defect then that needs repair. Till time you can continue use supportive splint or brace. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and TENS will help in early healing. Strengthening exercises along with against resistance exercises will help. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.