Question 1

I have a partial to near complete ACL ligament tear according to my MRI report do I really need surgery or are there other treatment options that could work for me? I'm worried about recovery time and whether I can avoid going under the knife.

Accepted Answer

if the MRI report says that you have a complete tear of the ACL.
 ACL is one of the stabilizers of the knee. Without the ACL, the knee will become unstable and the other parts of the knee will undergo more pressure/wear and tear. So it is important to get a surgery... especially at your young age. Had you been above 45-50 years of age, surgery may not have been compulsory. But right now, it is very essential to get it done.
 If you still don't want surgery, you will need to follow a few precautions to ensure that the knee does not undergo more wear and tear. These are:
 *Avoid sitting/sleeping on the floor.
 *Avoid using stairs as much as possible. Use a lift whenever you can.
 *Avoid using an Indian Toilet. Use a Western style toilet or a foldable toilet chair

Question 2

My MRI showed ligament damage but I'm not sure if surgery is the only option. Are there other treatments I could try first or is surgery really necessary in my case? I'm a bit worried about going under the knife if there are alternatives that might work.

Accepted Answer

for P/E ORTHO specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

Question 3

my heel pain is really bad and the doctor said it's a calcaneal spur but I don't want surgery right now - is there any medicine that can dissolve it or help with the pain

Accepted Answer

for P/E ORTHO specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

I inherited bow legs and now at 34, I'm wondering if it's possible to correct them through exercises or if surgery is the only option. Also, I've noticed I never gain muscle mass in my legs, arms, or face while the rest of my body builds up what could be causing that?

for P/E ORTHO specialist opinion is advised to the patient.

More Orthopaedics Health Queries

I have a partial to near complete ACL ligament tear according to my MRI report do I really need surgery or are there other treatment options that could work for me? I'm worried about recovery time and whether I can avoid going under the knife.

My MRI showed ligament damage but I'm not sure if surgery is the only option. Are there other treatments I could try first or is surgery really necessary in my case? I'm a bit worried about going under the knife if there are alternatives that might work.

my heel pain is really bad and the doctor said it's a calcaneal spur but I don't want surgery right now - is there any medicine that can dissolve it or help with the pain

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