Is it okay to swallow saliva the night before ACL surgery or should I avoid it

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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ortho opinion is advised to the patient at apollo hospital.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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My knee pain is getting unbearable and I can barely walk anymore. I think I might need knee replacement surgery but I'm really worried about finding the best surgeon for this. How do I know who to trust for this procedure and what should I look for in a good knee replacement specialist?

Repeat MRI is advised ,ortho opinion is advised.

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My pinky finger got fractured and the doctor recommended surgery. Is surgery really necessary for this kind of injury? I've attached the x-ray could you take a look and let me know what you think? Just worried if there are other options or if surgery is the best way to heal properly.

I would need some more details to get a clear idea of what you are going through

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I've had a fully torn ACL and grade 3 meniscus tear since May 6th. My orthopedic doctor recommended surgery but I've been trying physiotherapy instead - my leg has improved but still feels weak. Is surgery the only option at this point or could continued physio help me recover fully?

Severe ACL and meniscus tears often need surgery for full recovery. Physiotherapy may improve strength but rarely restores full stability.

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