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Suggest Treatment For ACL Injury
Question: I INJURED MY ACL 1O DAYS BACK. BUT THE INFLAMATION HAS SUBSIDED NOW AND ITS GETTING BETTER.CAN YOU SUGGEST SOME EXERCISES WHICH WILL HELP ME AVOID SURGERY ?
Brief Answer:
Exercise is not advisable just 10 days after injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In case of ACL injury if the ligament is torn more than 50% then getting it surgically repaired is the only way to regain the full recovery and proper movement of the knee. Doing exercises and doing the painful movements can cause the further deterioration of the tear.
You first need to get an MRI scan of the knee done to know the extent of damage to the ACL. In case the tear is a small one and can heal conservatively then you will need rest for 4-6 weeks to allow the ligament to heal properly.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Exercise is not advisable just 10 days after injury.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
In case of ACL injury if the ligament is torn more than 50% then getting it surgically repaired is the only way to regain the full recovery and proper movement of the knee. Doing exercises and doing the painful movements can cause the further deterioration of the tear.
You first need to get an MRI scan of the knee done to know the extent of damage to the ACL. In case the tear is a small one and can heal conservatively then you will need rest for 4-6 weeks to allow the ligament to heal properly.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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