Hi doctor, I recently injured my knee while doing lunges without support which has resulted in subluxation of the patella, medial retinaculum tear, along with large joint effusion. Is physical therapy better or surgery? Also how long will I take to recover? Its already 2 weeks and I am under going physical therapy, plaster cast was given and now removed out. Currently using knee braces to walk, there's swelling in my knee an I cant fold it completely. Please suggest.
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You have to undergo extensive physio to regain movement in the knee. Brace will help protect the patella from a repeat dislocation. You have to patiently work with physiotherapist to improve movement in the knee joint. If it does dislocate again, you must consider surgery which will require reconstruction.
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What is your age? Was there any trauma during exercises? Patella subluxation without trauma is not so common. You might be having bony problem too along with Retinaculum tear. May be MPFL tear. Treatment depends upon clinical examination findings. Visit knee Arthroscopy specialist. Dr Prashant Parate.
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A trial of nonoperative treatment is always useful, as you are undergoing. If later there are recurrences of the problem then you will need arthroscopic (key hole) reconstruction of the torn ligament. Regards.
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Do your physiotherapy. Apply IFT and ice application.
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Physiotherapy helps to restore your joint stability so continue it but you should also consult orthopaed for joint swelling medicine. Do only isometric strengthening exercise and wait for swelling reduction. After that start knee strengthening exercise with weight. Recovery time may be 1-2 months.
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