I've heard that a ligament tear in the knee often causes inflammation, but is that always the case? Also, is surgery the only way to fix it, or are there other options? On average, how long does it take to heal without surgery?

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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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Can someone help me understand if surgery is really needed based on this MRI report? The person is currently on meds but the doctor hasn't recommended physiotherapy yet just exercises. The neck pain started in April and keeps coming back, even shooting down to the right arm. Why would the doctor only suggest exercises and not physio?

kindly share report

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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?

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

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I'm dealing with a torn meniscus but the pain is manageable right now do I really need surgery or can I wait it out? If I don't get it treated, what could happen to the torn meniscus over time?

MRI scan and follow up with orthopaedician is advised.

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