- female
- 25 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been diagnosed with a partial tear in my medial patellofemoral ligament will this heal with just rest or would I need surgery? I'm a bit worried about recovery and what to expect.
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I've had pain in my right knee for the past two weeks and the MRI scan shows a complex medial meniscus tear. What treatment options do I have or will I need surgery for this?
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I'm a 41-year-old woman with obesity and just had a complete ACL tear. It's been two weeks and my ortho said surgery isn't urgent could even wait a year. How long until I can walk normally again? I'm not super active but love swimming, walking, and dancing will I still be able to do those without surgery?
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