What's the best treatment for a complete ACL tear? I've heard surgery is the only option but I'm not sure I've attached my MRI report for your opinion

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Complete ACL tears usually require surgery for active individuals‚Äîplease upload MRI for a better assessment.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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i have a complete acl tear and need reconstruction surgery but how long will it take to recover and what should i do to heal properly

surgery needed.

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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.

no long term effect.

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Tore my ACL in November and decided against surgery for now Ive been using a brace and doing bodyweight exercises plus stationary bike workouts Recently started running on the treadmill pain-free but now getting bad aching pain in my upper calf on the same leg Could this be related to the ACL injury or just a coincidence

Also repeat MRI Scan is advised to the patient to find out extent of the injury.An orthopedician opinion is advised. Analgesics are advised for the pain relief, tab aceclofenac twice daily for about 5 days .

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