I've been having looseness and instability in my knee with some pressure, and when I stand on one leg and bend the other knee, I hear a mild obstructive sound. My MRI showed subtle signal changes in the ACL and a bit of fluid in the patellofemoral joint space. Can this be fully treated with physio, or would arthroscopic surgery work better? What's the most effective solution for this?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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MBBS
6+ Yrs

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physiotherapy and painkillers to manage your condition

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Answered 14/08/2025

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