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Is There An Option Other Than Surgery For Grade3 ACL Tear?
Hello Doctor, As per the MRI REPORT, have been diagnosed for GRADE3 ACL tear with possible lateral tibial condyle fracture and associated joint effusion And soft tissue OEDMA in my knee recently . Understand I need to go for surgery in 4 to 6 weeks time. Is there a work around without surgery or surgery is the better approach ? Age : 42 years.
Mon, 16 Jan 2017
Hi,
Surgery is a better approach as body can't repair it on its own. Even wearing assistive device (knee supports) won't help when you need to do activities like running, jogging, climbing/ descending stairs at a speed Pre and post surgery you will need physical therapy treatment.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jenis Bhalavat
Surgery is a better approach as body can't repair it on its own. Even wearing assistive device (knee supports) won't help when you need to do activities like running, jogging, climbing/ descending stairs at a speed Pre and post surgery you will need physical therapy treatment.
Hope this helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Jenis Bhalavat
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