The doctor thinks I might have an ACL tear and meniscal tear in my right knee since I play professional club cricket and fitness is everything to me. Do I really need surgery for this? I'm worried about how it'll affect my performance after recovery will I be able to get back to playing at my full strength?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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ACL injury can be diagnosed by clinical examination and test,can be confirmed by MRI, ACL reconstruction has good results,can do all activities after reconstruction

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My MRI report mentions an ACL tear but doesn't specify the grade is it grade 1, 2, or 3? How do I know if surgery is needed for this?

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I've been having meniscus pain and the doctor suggested keyhole surgery but I'm not sure I want to go through with it. Are there other options to manage the pain or heal without surgery? What would you recommend trying first?

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MRI showed a bucket handle tear in my medial meniscus. How bad is this kind of tear and is there any chance it can heal without surgery? I'm really worried about what this means for my knee long-term

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