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Does full thickness acl tear require surgery?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Only if U want-: -a good knee. Some relatively inactive people may opt not 2 have it reconstructed. But in someone as young as U needs good functioning knee. It will deter degenerative disease later in life .

Answered 11/15/2017

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3 weeks post full ACL/MCL tears with meniscus damage as well. How long should i wait before surgery? Swelling has subsided lots and Im very strict with doing my Physio as well as extra leg work. How long should this keep me in bad pain Post-surgery?

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A member asked:

Acl and mcl tear 9/2014, no surgery. Now having some mild knee pain, fullness and can't bend all the way. Normal inflammation? Brace help?

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A member asked:

MRI shows a fairly extensive tear of posterior horn of medial meniscus and advanced mucoid degeneration of ACL. Will this require surgery? Thanks!

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In my MRI scan report it shows Complex Grade 3 Posterior Horn Medial Meniscus Tear and High Grade ACL Tear.But there is no locking and poping sound and there is no pain while doing any activity like climb stairs,walking,running,is surgery require?

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Docs Please tell, does partial thickness Acl tear with preserved ligaments attachment, heal completely with rest,rehab & medication without surgery?

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