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My calf size has shrunk by 4.7 cm in diameter and feels less rigid after my ACL surgery where they used a hamstring autograft SGT. It's been 25 days, and my operated leg still looks thinner and weaker with some swelling is this normal? They also did a partial meniscectomy on the medial side should I be worried about early osteoarthritis?

Calf muscle atrophy 25‚ÄØdays post-ACL/MCL hamstring graft is normal;continued physiotherapy and compression help,with early osteoarthritis unlikely immediately.

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I have knock knees but it doesn't affect my running or workouts can it be fixed without surgery? What are my options?

Yes, knock knees (genu valgum) can often be managed without surgery, even if they don't affect running or workouts. Non-surgical options like physical therapy, orthotics, and lifestyle adjustments can be effective

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is lysis in spinel4l5 something that can be treated without surgery or is it a lifelong condition can someone with lysis still work out at the gym

A detailed evaluation will help decide the best course of action.

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