- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
My MRI shows a full thickness ACL tear around 9mm do I really need surgery for this and what type of specialist should I see for it
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Using plates and screws (internal fixation) for a bone fracture can help prevent the need for another surgery if the bone breaks again, but it's not a guarantee. Internal fixation provides stability, which can reduce the risk of further fractures and malunion (bone healing incorrectly). However, factors like the severity of the original fracture, the individual's healing process, and other medical conditions can still influence the likelihood of a re-fracture and the need for additional surgery.
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I have a grade 3 ACL tear and some other ligament damage in my right knee is surgery absolutely necessary? I've heard about stem cell therapy would that be a better option for full recovery? Which treatment will help me regain full knee function and biomechanics? Really confused about what to choose for the best long-term results.
The ACL is a stabilizer of the knee. It is quite important for the bio mechanics of the knee. Knee is not a simple hinge, but a complex bicondylar joint. Many studies have shown that ACL injury if left untreated may lead to early arthritis and injury to the menisci. But in simpler terms, if the knee buckling and feeling of give way is severe, better to reconstruct. Stem cell therapy helps in regeneration of tissue, but it's efficacy if still not fully documented. But it will have no immediate stabilising effect. I don't know any studies which have shown ACL regeneration with stem cell therapy.
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