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Had Stitches On Knee After A Car Accident. MRI Report Showing Knee Joint Effusion. Knee Reconstruction Suggested. Is It Necessary?

Hi Doctor, I had an accident two years back and I had stitches below my knee joint . But I have some pain when I m trying to sit at the place where stiches are done. There are no problems other than that. I m fine while running, playing and every thing else. I had my MRI done when I consulted an orthopedist. My MRI report is showing minimal left knee joint effusion . The doctor is saying that we may need to do complete reconsrtuction to your knee part using orthoscopy as some ligaments are torn. I am shocked to here that as I m fine till now. Can you help me in this .
Sat, 19 Jan 2013
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The mild joint effusion that you are having is likely to be inflammatory in nature,. For the mild symptoms like you are having, knee reconstruction is not immediately needed. Local steroid injections may help.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Had Stitches On Knee After A Car Accident. MRI Report Showing Knee Joint Effusion. Knee Reconstruction Suggested. Is It Necessary?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The mild joint effusion that you are having is likely to be inflammatory in nature,. For the mild symptoms like you are having, knee reconstruction is not immediately needed. Local steroid injections may help. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com