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Kindly explain the MRI taken for left knee soreness.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 28-year-old male, weight around 78 kg and have been having soreness on my left anterior knee for the last three to four months (not an accident or anything just started getting sore). I finally got an MRI and was told the following (but I do not really understand the terminology... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Let me explain the report findings (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) in simple words. The ACL and PCL are intact. The anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are important to provide stability to the knee and are frequently injured due to traum... Read Full »
I was playing basketball and when I jumped my knee popped. Could it be a PCL injury?
Query: Hello doctor,I was playing basketball and when I jumped my knee popped. Now the back of my knee hurts. Do you think it is just a PCL injury?Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It can either be an ACL or meniscal injury. You need to take the following tablets: Take tablet Ibuprofen 400 mg twice daily for 10 days after food. Take tablet Rabeprazole 20 mg twice daily for 10 days before food. Take a tablet of Shelcal CT (calcium) 500 mg ... Read Full »
When can I start walking without any support after a PCL surgery?
Query: Hi doctor, Five weeks before my PCL surgery was done using a screw which fixed my left knee PCL with the leg down bone patella. After four weeks, my doctor had recommended me to start walking with a well-weight and try to bend my leg to remove the freeze. After five weeks, my doctor has suggested m... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You had a PCL (posterior cruciate ligament) injury five weeks back which was managed by a screw fixation. I have seen both your pre-operative MRI scan and a post-operative X-ray (attachment removed to protect patient identity). In my opinion, you can continue with th... Read Full »