my wife has torn her acl and mcl. is surgery necessary?
344014
No, She just needs thereapy my mom works for Professinal thereapys in Va and I am getting therapy for my knee b-ball players and other people come in for ACLS and MCLS All the time Surgery would be the last resort.
100745
Been there done that.. twice.  I dislocated my right knee 11 yrs ago.. but there was someone with me at the time. They are the one that dislocated it!!  So he helped me out. The second knee cap that dislocated.. I was alone, upstairs, and my newborn was downstairs.  There was no way I could get down a flight of stairs.  I called my boyfriend who was on the road about 2 hours away and had him call his mom for help, cuz I didn't know her phone number by heart.  Its amazing what you can do when you are injured, though.  I had managed to get my kneecap back in place, and hobble down a flight of stairs to be with my baby until help arrived.  Scary, but it makes you much stronger.  It's amazing.
1144448
She should get it looked at by her doctor.  The swelling is interesting, you want to rule out anything serious (Blood clot etc)  The pain is probably something as simple as arthritis, and the best thing for that would be exercise.  Arthritis gets worse if you are stiff from sitting or sleeping.  Ice can also help.  But really she should get it checked from her doctor.
521550
My surgery was the best thing I have ever done for myself. It's done as outpatient(you leave the hospital that day). I am now able to run and play with my kids, before I got to where I could hardly walk and by the time I would get home from work not only would my knee be swollen but my ankles too. I know that the thought of surgery is scary but trust me the thought of not being able to walk due to the pain is worse. Hope this helps!
628406
Did you have a knee injury in the past or are you significantly overweight?  Usually when you have "buckling" of the knee that comes on suddenly, or has been going on for a while, it's due to injury in the meniscus or the covering across the knee cap that holds the tendons together.  You can have laproscopic surgery for this and it's very effective.  Look up ACL and it will give you some good information regarding this condition.  \n\nTrying to "strengthen" an area that is torn inside will only cause more damage.  See and orthopedic doc first.  He can also recommend proper strengthening exercises if appropriate.
574794
she probably suffered broken ribs & has continued to reinjure them...medical attention was needed a long time ago & she certainly needs to seek it now...she may be suffering pleurisy....she needs to go to the emergency room...NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!
83743
could be your mcl or lcl... ligaments that are on the outside of the knee.. Really should see a doc.
199256
All doctors say the same thing, so it is probably likely that they have done some research on the subject and that is the appropriate waiting and healing time.\nBesides, your wife just had a baby, and major abdominal surgery. The last thing on her mind right now is sex!\nBe a considerate husband and wait....Doctors orders, and consideration of your wife and what her body has just gone through.
637637
My daughter had the same thing at the age of 13. In my opinion your daughter is at the vital age of a growing spurt. Make sure your daughter is not overplaying. my daughter ended having 3 knee ops at the age of 14. Rest is the best result .
1014974
I' m not sure why at this point someone has not addressed surgery. Is she being followed by a cardiologist? Unless something else is the cause of what sounds to be heart failure, it seems like her regurg. is finally become symptomatic. Has no one approached her about surgery? Has she been told for some reason that she is inoperable? You definetely don't want to jump into surgery if you dont need to. I feel like I need more info to adequately answer your question though. What I would do is direct these questions towards her doctor, preferably a cardiologist. Has she had a heart cath yet?  If not, maybe see if its time. Email me if you find out more or if you have anymore questions. Im a RN in the cardiovascular ICU, I specialize in heart surgery. Good luck to you guys!
882463
It sounds like your meniscus. That is the tissue in your knee. It would not show a tear in a regular x-ray because an x-ray only shows bones.  They need to do an MRI to see the soft tissue and prove it is torn.  There is really nothing else you can do.  ou can take pain pills but the tear most likely will not heal if you are in pain like you are.  Typical of this type of injury is no swelling.\n\nyou may be able to go to a local county hospital that may not charge for the procedure.
812561
You sound like you got your knee at the same shop my husband got his.  The doctor you need to see to have it evaluated is an Orthopedic Surgeon.   X-rays don't show most of the ails that affect a knee, because most of it involve cartilage or tendons, which don't show up in them.  You could have problems with either the cartilage pad that separates the bones of the upper and lower leg, or a partial ligament tear.  Either of those problems will cause knee pain, immobitility of the joint, swelling, and even the knee to give out and let you hit the deck.   Though I will also tell you that there isn't a lot they can do at the moment if it involves the cartilage.  If it's a ligament tear, that can be repaired surgically.   My husband has a small hole in his cartilage, and a little extra ligament movement, and has a specially fitted brace to wear when it's really giving him fits.  I keep a bag of frozen peas around just for him to use when it swells.  I would bet that you have a similar problem, as his also will snap,crackle and pop, and he actually creaks when he walks.   He takes Motrin for the pain, and wears the brace when the weather turns cold.  Also when he's going to be doing much walking.   We see the Orthopedic Surgeon about once a year to re-evaluate the knees, and for him to decide if it's at the point that surgery would be of benefit to him.  His Orthopedic Surgeon also has two bad knees, and they usually end up comparing noises and clicks.  So I'd say that was your best choice of doctor- Orthopedic Surgeon, and see what he has to say about it.  They may do an arthroscopy to have a look at it, and give you the final diagnosis then, along with your treatment options. They can also fit you for a proper brace then as well.   Good luck, though I hate to tell you knees are real boogers to fix, and fix well.  They make lots of things, but not knees.
410040
There are many components to the knee making it vulnerable for various types of injuries. Many injuries are successfully treated conservatively, while others require surgery to correct.  You should see a doctor as soon as possible as this is essential in case you may have suffered a ligament tear.  A tear would most likely require surgery if you are looking for a good long-term outlook. \n\nIn the meantime, follow a RICE program (an acronym which stands for rest, ice, compression and elevation).\n\nMore info on the treatment of knee injuries on site below.
925842
I'm an ice hockey goaltender and have sprained my MCL pretty badly before. At its worst, it took several weeks to heal completely, probably about 6 weeks total. I'm sure the length varies depending on how badly you injured it, but can still ice the knee to keep the swelling down. \n\nThe real problem is that you still have to use it so much during the day. If you could just rest and rehab it, it might heal faster, but unless you're unemployed (which I don't think you are), you won't get to do that. Try icing it down for about 10 minutes at a time when you are resting in the evening. Don't overdo the stretching, either. In a few more weeks, you should be pain free.
243203
Talk to your doctor.  They should recommend rehab exercises for your knee post-surgery.
510818
I had Arthoscopy surgery back in Nov. I had a chipped bone and also had arthritis clean up. My knee still bothers me at times, are you in an immobilizer or anything to keep your leg straight? Or on crutches? Its going to take time for it to heal, knees have a long healing process.
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I work as a surgical tech and we do MANY laparoscopic cases daily.  Half of the cases we do are done completely laparascopic or laparoscopic-assisted.  It is by far the fastest recovery of any invasive (i.e. surgical) procedure and your wife will be on her feet in no time.  It is the procedure I would choose if I were in your wife's situation.\n\nThe incision sites are not even an inch long and she'll probably have only two or three.  Most doctors inject local anesthetic to relieve pain and discomfort and by the time it wears off, she'll be well enough to control pain with an OTC pain reliever.  \n\nThough there are risks with any kind of anesthesia and surgery, the chances of something happening are slim, especially if your wife has good general health.  I know most people are scared of surgery.  Please know from one who has been in the field for awhile it is quite safe and your wife will have an excellent team working for her health and safety.  Talk to your doctor about your concerns, they can address specifics.  Please email me if you have any questions.