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Should The Muscle Tear Be Operated?

Good day, i have some issue in my front thigh(quadriceps musle) i went for xray the doctor tell my bone was ok and maybe there is a muscle tear so i have to do the ct scan. may i ask was this a big issue that need to be operated or a physical therapist will do?
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

I will advise MRI to see extent of muscle tear.
I will advise to
Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain.
Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel.
Till time you can take anti-inflammatory and antibiotic if infection is suspected.

If swelling and bruise is not reducing and giving pain while I will advise you to further investigate for the cause of swelling.
I will advise you to do Ultrasound of thigh.
Partial tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS.
Complete tear may need surgery.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Should The Muscle Tear Be Operated?

Hello, I have studied your case. I will advise MRI to see extent of muscle tear. I will advise to Rest the part and avoid any movements that produce pain. Apply ice or a cold pack to the painful area for 15 to 20 minutes, 4 times a day for several days. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Till time you can take anti-inflammatory and antibiotic if infection is suspected. If swelling and bruise is not reducing and giving pain while I will advise you to further investigate for the cause of swelling. I will advise you to do Ultrasound of thigh. Partial tear can be managed conservatively with physiotherapy with USG and TENS. Complete tear may need surgery. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.