Question 1

I'm from Hyderabad and my MRI showed tears in my left knee medial and lateral meniscus plus an ACL issue. The report mentions an oblique tear in the medial meniscus, a grade II horizontal tear in the lateral meniscus, and a full-thickness ACL tear with some retraction. I've seen two ortho doctors one recommended arthroscopy for ACL and meniscus repair, while the other said only the meniscus needs surgery since I work in IT and have a sedentary lifestyle. Can these meniscus tears heal on their own with physio, or is surgery the only option? What's the best treatment for my case?

Accepted Answer

Prompt treatment can help prevent the condition from worsening and may improve your chances of a full recovery.Stretching physical therapy is advise.Also RICE treatment is advied to the patient(REST,ICE,COMPRESSION and ELEVATION).Surgery advised is arthroscopy and meniscectomy is the gold standard technique to the patient.

Question 2

i have mucoid degeneration and mild swelling with almost no pain but i've been playing football and basketball the last two weeks could continuing sports cause a complete acl tear and how long is recovery after surgery for this condition

Accepted Answer

I recommend starting with physiotherapy and painkillers to manage your condition. If there's no significant improvement after a reasonable period, we can then consider surgical options.

Question 3

Here's a rephrased version that meets your criteria: 
 
 *I just got my x-ray results showing a broken bone. Is surgery the only way to fix this or are there other options? Really worried about what comes next.* 
 
 This keeps it natural, drops formalities, and focuses on the concern without sounding robotic.

Accepted Answer

It's understandable to be worried when you hear about a broken bone. Surgery isn't always the only option, and many fractures can be treated with less invasive methods. Your doctor will consider the type of fracture, its location, and your overall health when determining the best treatment plan.

Can homeopathy help heal a meniscus tear and knee swelling without needing surgery What other non-surgical options might work for this

Homeopathy may relieve symptoms of a meniscus tear, but healing large tears often requires surgery. Physiotherapy is also beneficial.

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

i have mucoid degeneration and mild swelling with almost no pain but i've been playing football and basketball the last two weeks could continuing sports cause a complete acl tear and how long is recovery after surgery for this condition

Here's a rephrased version that meets your criteria: I just got my x-ray results showing a broken bone. Is surgery the only way to fix this or are there other options? Really worried about what comes next. This keeps it natural, drops formalities, and focuses on the concern without sounding robotic.

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