How can I tell if my right knee ACL injury needs surgery and how do I figure out how severe the injury is

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To determine if your ACL injury requires surgery, and its severity, a doctor will typically use a combination of your symptoms, physical examination, and imaging tests like X-rays or MRI. A complete tear or severe instability usually indicates a need for surgery, while minor tears may be managed with physical therapy.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I have a ligament injury in my right knee and got an MRI done is it possible to recover without surgery or would I need to go that route

Small ligament injuries can heal with bracing and rehab; surgery if instability or tear is complete.

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My 80-year-old diabetic uncle fell from his bed and now has swelling on his left thigh. The X-ray shows a fracture. Can this heal without surgery or is surgery necessary? At his age and with diabetes, is surgery even safe for him?

NEED PLASTER TO HEAL PROPERLY.

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I've been told I need surgery for a tear in my posterior labrum. How safe is the procedure and what are the risks? Also, what exactly are bio absorbable sutures do they dissolve in the body or stay there permanently?

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