What Are The Do's And Don'ts After An ACL Tear In My Left Knee?

Posted on Fri, 26 May 2023

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Question : The ACL of my left knee is torn on 17th May. What are the do's and don'ts? And should arthroscopy be done?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Requires arthroscopy

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

In ACL Tears - No specific Do's and Don'ts.
Dos- Exercises regularly to build Knee strength and movements.
Don'ts - Don't exert knee in any excessive way like playing, running etc.
You can continue with your normal work routine. Go for earliest arthroscopic surgery as recommended by your surgeon.

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