I suffered a Grade II sprain of the ACL of left knee in my usual morning walk on August 15, 2006, that is 2 years 10 months ago, when I was about 56 years and 3 months old. It was seen from MRI scan then. Then I was put on rehabilitation consisting mainly of knee stretching exercises, and no reconstructive surgery. Now I am about 59 years and one month old. My orthopaedist says, after an x-ray, that it has become osteoarthritis and also developed a bowing of the left leg, which he says is a flexion deformity that will remain. I have severe pain in and around left knee and swelling of lower limb. It is painful to stand and walk, with poor control of knee, for the past six months. What should I do now? Can this deformity be corrected now and can my knee become normal again? Is there any cure in any alternative medicine? With regards and gratitudes, for your kind advice.
Q: I suffered a Grade II sprain of the ACL of left knee 2 years 10 months ago as seen from MRI scan the
From what I've been able to find, there is a surgical procedure that can be done to correct a knee flexion deformity. It's called a hamstring tenotomy. Of course, I don't know whether it would be appropriate for you or not, but it's something you might ask your doctor about.
I don't really know whether an alternative or complementary treatment might help, but you might consult with a massage therapist and/or an acupuncturist. Sometimes they will give you a free brief initial consultation to determine whether they think they may be able to help.
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