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Suggest Treatment For Partial PCL Tear In Left Leg

Posted on Wed, 24 Jun 2015

Question: Hello sir, i hav a partial pcl tear in my left leg i consulted a local doctor, he sugested collagen protein pouches and kneecap. Its been 12 days since i consulted doctor. When i keep my leg straight i feel strain in my leg lyk something is streched their it feels uncomfortable special at night i put something below my knee to give it rest keep itin bend position should i do this or not. Is their any position in which i should keep my legs mostly. And i dont play any games still i got this ligament tear is it normal (age-25). Looking for your valuable opinion
Thanks

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can rest your knee in bent position.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your query.

You can rest your knee in bent position. YOU ALSO NEED TO DO QUADRICEPS AND HIP STRENGTHENING EXERCISES UNDER GUIDANCE OF YOUR PHYSIOTHERAPIST.

It is not unusual to got this ligament tear even you don't play any games.It can be caused by pulling or stretching the ligament or by simple misstep.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.

Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (24 hours later)

Generally in how many days it will healed, and there is that occurs time to time at different points how much time will take to get cure, will pain during little is bad for my means would it make the problem worse

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (18 hours later)

Brief Answer:
4-8 weeks for healing.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Generally it will take 4-8 weeks for healing. By this time you can return to sport or normal activity. Little pain is not bad and it would not make the problem worse.

Wishing you speedy recovery...

Warm regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Saurabh Gupta (27 hours later)

My knee keeps on poping out or slightly vibrates will walking will this stops as pcl tear cures with time

Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Do not worry, this will stop.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Do not worry, this will stop as your muscle strengthen and pcl tear heals with time. Do regular quadriceps exercises to strengthen your muscle.

Take care.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar