Had ACL surgery back in December 2017 and wondering if it's okay to start heat therapy on it now? Not sure if it's too late or if it'll still help with any lingering stiffness or discomfort. What do you think?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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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.

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could be due to muscle sprain consult your orthopedic

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Had ACL surgery back in December 2017 and wondering if it's okay to start heat therapy on it now? Not sure if it's too late or if it'll still help with any lingering stiffness or discomfort. What do you think?

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.

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