I'm 4 months out from ACL surgery and wondering if smoking or drinking alcohol could mess with my recovery does it slow down healing or weaken the graft?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Alcohol and smoking delay healing and graft integration‚Äîavoid for at least 6 months post-ACL surgery for optimal recovery.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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MRI scan shows a high-grade partial ACL tear in my left knee and some meniscus issues. The doctor is recommending arthroscopic surgery but I'm not sure if it's necessary. There's also a mild strain in the PCL and tears in the lateral meniscus. The medial meniscus looks thinned out too. Do I really need the operation or are there other options?

ortho review is advised.

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my mri report says the acl is bulky irregular and wavy with increased signals indicating a large partial thickness tear can this heal on its own without needing surgery

patient is advised ortho opinion at apollo hospital.

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I'm really interested in this height increase surgery since I'm only 158 cm tall and want to grow taller. Can you tell me if it's safe and which doctor I should see for it? Also, at what age would it be safest and most effective for me? I'd appreciate your advice on this.

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