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Ligament injury
Hello sir im sam im 21 years old.
2weeks back i feel from steps and had an acl tear and bucket handle tear in posterior horn of medial meniscus. my doctors suggesting me an steam cell injection as i don't have a unstable knee. im confused weather to take the injection or go for surgery directly. i want a full recovery what shall i go with. and if its a surgery can i operate it after 2months of time as i have exams in next month.
Current condition i can walk without pain only thing is i couldn't straighten it completely.
Have attached my mri report below
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Dr. Gautam JK Tawari
Sports Medicine Surgeon
22 yrs exp
Mumbai
bucket handle tear is bad news. u should go for surgery.
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