I recently got an MRI for a knee injury from playing sports and it shows a partial ACL tear at the femoral attachment, along with some changes in the medial meniscus, bone contusion in the tibial condyle, and mild joint effusion. Will this heal on its own or do I need physiotherapy or even surgery? What's the best treatment plan for this kind of injury?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Partial ACL tears and meniscal changes often improve with physiotherapy‚Äîsurgery only if instability or pain persists.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've been diagnosed with a low-grade partial ACL tear and I'm wondering if physiotherapy alone can help it heal without affecting my daily routine or sports. Is it safe to skip surgery, or will I run into problems later? I really don't want any future issues that could disrupt my life can I manage this without surgery and still live normally? What's the best option for me?

Partial tears do not require any symptoms of pain,swelling needs surgery.Also ortho opinion is advised to the patient.

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YES, you can anytime

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