My knee MRI shows a complete ACL tear and I'm really worried - is surgery the only option? What happens if I choose not to get the ACL reconstruction? I'm scared about the recovery process and whether I'll be able to play sports again without it

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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While ACL reconstruction surgery is a common and often recommended treatment for a complete ACL tear, it's not always the only option. If you choose not to have surgery, your knee will likely remain unstable, potentially limiting your ability to participate in sports and other activities. However, with diligent rehabilitation and careful management, some individuals can live relatively active lives without surgery

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I'm 20 and have bow legs with about a 23-inch gap between my knees is surgery the only way to fix this and if so how much does it usually cost

Surgery opinion is advised to the patient.Cost ranges between 55k-95k inr.

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I have a slight ACL tear and some knee swelling do I need surgery for this or can it heal with physiotherapy alone? What would you recommend for recovery?

While some ACL tears may heal without surgery through rehabilitation and bracing, others require surgical intervention for complete recovery. The best approach depends on the individual's condition and lifestyle.

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I'm 18 and struggling with knocked knees (genu valgum) that cause pain when I walk. I really don't want surgery but the exercises I found online aren't helping maybe because I'm doing them wrong without guidance. What non-surgical options actually work for correcting knock knees?

Non surgical options include bracing,physical therapy,orthotic devices and in some cases surgery is advised.

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