i have a complete acl tear and need reconstruction surgery but how long will it take to recover and what should i do to heal properly

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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surgery needed.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My MRI shows a full thickness ACL tear around 9mm do I really need surgery for this and what type of specialist should I see for it

ACL repair and reconstruction .ortho opinion is advised.

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I've been dealing with intense tibial pain for two years now bone on bone grinding, spiking pain, it's been rough. Doctors mentioned surgery, either partial or full replacement. How do I know which option is better for me? What's recovery like for each? I'm worried about making the wrong choice.

ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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MRI shows interstitial injury in my ACL but the ligament is still intact, plus a grade 2 signal in the posterior horn of the medial meniscus and mild joint effusion. I don't have knee pain, just a little discomfort behind the knee. Do I need surgery or can physiotherapy help with this?

ACL repair and reconstruction .ortho opinion is advised.

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