ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) surgery is a reconstruction surgery to replace the torn anterior cruciate ligament of the knee. It is more common in sportspersons. Injury to this ligament occurs during sports and sudden shift in the direction of the knee. Therefore, it is a commonly performed significant surgery yet. It takes two to four weeks to start walking and two to nine to completely recover from the surgery.
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I have been experiencing knee pain for the past seven months. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I have been experiencing pain in my right knee for the past 7 months. This began when I started running 6.2 miles on a treadmill daily without proper preparation. The pain has progressively worsened over time. Although I feel pain all around the knee, the main point of pain is just below t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. I hope you are not in too much discomfort. As you are aware, your recent knee MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) shows changes such as minimal effusion and signal changes in the ... Read Full »
My knee MRI shows ACL disruption. Do I need a surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, I am unsure about what has happened to my knee. I need a doctor to review my knee MRI. The doctor mentioned that I have an 'ACL disruption.' What is the extent of the damage, and do I require surgery? I need further information to determine if surgery is required or not. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. I have reviewed the attached MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) images of your knee (attachment removed to protect the patient’s identity), and there is an anterior cruciate ligament injury that has been i... Read Full »
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