MRI shows a high grade partial tear of the MPFL how do I know if it's grade 2 or 3? Will this heal on its own or do I need surgery?

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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.

For a partial tear non surgical treatment is the first line tt is advised.Physical therapy,nsaids,pain and inflammation.and weight loss management is advised to the patient.Surgery is advised for complete tears.

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I've been having pain at the base of my second toe for two months and the x-ray shows a cystic expansile lesion there labeled as possible enchondroma. How serious is this and what treatment options do I have? The report mentions it might need critical surgery - how long would recovery take if that's the case?

Persistent cystic lesion in toe may be enchondroma;benign but may need curettage or excision if growing or symptomatic.Surgery recovery is 4‚Äì6 weeks.

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