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How Can Torn ACL And MCL Muscles Be Treated?

I have been diagnosed recently with a Grade 2 tear in the ACL, MCL and Meniscus of my knee the orthopaedic specialist called it the terrible triad but it doesn t require surgery because there s no rupture and appears to be holding my concern is can it get worse and everything I read says it can t be conservatively managed but my specialist said it can what recovery am I looking at
Tue, 16 Oct 2018
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Hi,

The requirement of surgery in ACL injuries varies from patient to patient and depends on the patient's activity level, the degree of injury and instability symptoms.

Grade 2 MCL injuries are treated in a hinged brace, usually set to allow 30-90° of motion for 4-6 weeks. MCL is allowed to heal on its own, so as to avoid the risks and complications that would be associated with surgery.

ACL injuries usually do not heal and hence, ACL reconstruction surgery may need to be considered.

Kindly take the treatment as recommended by your doctor and do the necessary follow-up as advised.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ashakiran S,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Torn ACL And MCL Muscles Be Treated?

Hi, The requirement of surgery in ACL injuries varies from patient to patient and depends on the patient s activity level, the degree of injury and instability symptoms. Grade 2 MCL injuries are treated in a hinged brace, usually set to allow 30-90° of motion for 4-6 weeks. MCL is allowed to heal on its own, so as to avoid the risks and complications that would be associated with surgery. ACL injuries usually do not heal and hence, ACL reconstruction surgery may need to be considered. Kindly take the treatment as recommended by your doctor and do the necessary follow-up as advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician