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Suggest Treatment For Complete ACL Ligament Tear Of The Knee
Question: I want to take a advice that is necessary to operate the knee or from medicine there can be any improvement
Brief Answer:
Needs surgery only if you are athlete or sportsperson
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
You have complete ACL ligament tear of the knee.
This means that you won't be able to run, have difficulty going downstairs, doing certain exercises in the gym and playing sports.
If you are a physically active person like athlete or sportsperson then the ACL ligament reconstruction is needed by key hole surgery or Arthroscopic surgery.
If you lead a sedentary lifestyle just normal regular walking then not needed to operate.
No medical treatment will cure this, though Physiotherapy can help reduce the symptoms by strengthening the muscles around the knee.
You can wear a hinged knee brace for now.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Needs surgery only if you are athlete or sportsperson
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
You have complete ACL ligament tear of the knee.
This means that you won't be able to run, have difficulty going downstairs, doing certain exercises in the gym and playing sports.
If you are a physically active person like athlete or sportsperson then the ACL ligament reconstruction is needed by key hole surgery or Arthroscopic surgery.
If you lead a sedentary lifestyle just normal regular walking then not needed to operate.
No medical treatment will cure this, though Physiotherapy can help reduce the symptoms by strengthening the muscles around the knee.
You can wear a hinged knee brace for now.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
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Dr. Prasad
what will be the surgery cost and how much rime i have to take rest as i am working so its very difficult for me to take leaves
Brief Answer:
Usually 1 week non weight bearing. Regular physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
It depends on where you are getting the survey done. It could cost approximately Rs. 45000 to Rs. 2 lakh.
You won't be able to put weight on the operated knee for about 1 week after which you can walk using knee brace. Physiotherapy sessions are needed to strengthen your knee muscles after the surgery.
Usually 1 week non weight bearing. Regular physiotherapy
Detailed Answer:
It depends on where you are getting the survey done. It could cost approximately Rs. 45000 to Rs. 2 lakh.
You won't be able to put weight on the operated knee for about 1 week after which you can walk using knee brace. Physiotherapy sessions are needed to strengthen your knee muscles after the surgery.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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