I've had flat feet since childhood and it's causing me a lot of pain now, especially when standing for long hours. Is there any permanent solution for this or would I need surgery? If surgery is the only option, can you recommend the best specialist for flat feet correction? I'm really worried about how this might affect me long-term.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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no long term effect.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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I've had an ACL injury that doesn't seem to be healing properly - my knee still makes popping sounds and hurts when I try to move it. I can't bend my knee all the way or climb stairs without pain. Should I consider surgery for this?

physiotherapy and painkillers to manage your condition

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can ACL injuries heal with just exercises or is surgery always necessary what should I do if I have an ACL injury to recover properly

While some mild ACL tears might heal with bracing and rehabilitation, complete ACL tears typically require surgical reconstruction for optimal recovery, especially if you are an athlete or want to return to a high level of physical activity. A torn ACL does not heal on its own, and delaying surgery can lead to further knee damage.

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6 weeks post ACL surgery and my physiotherapist keeps forcefully bending my knee during home visits, causing intense pain. He increases the bend every day with more pressure and also compresses my knee while elevating my leg from the ankle. Is this normal or is he being too aggressive with the recovery process?

Pain from physio should be tolerable; forceful passive bending early on may harm‚Äîconsider a second opinion.

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