Hi
I had a trauma due to twisting in the knee which hurt then so much that i walk with great difficulty. The orthopedist put all my leg into a kind of fiberglass for 2 months. i did an MRI after 12 days which came as follows:
- A large incomplete non-displaced avulsion fracture of the middle and posterior parts of the upper tibial epiphysis (including the tibial attachment of both P.c.L and A.C.L
- The A.C.L shows diffuse intra-substance signal alteration, with fuzzy outline, splitted and partially interrupted fibers i.e. denoting ligamentous sprain and partial thickness injury.
- sprain of the M.C.L is also noted, being engulfed by a zone of bright STIR signal
- No M.R.I abnormalities related to the medial or lateral menisci
- Intact P.C.L lateral collateral ligament, quadriceps and patellar tendons
- Mild intra-articular synovial effusion
is the fracture severe I asked the orthopedist whether an operation is needed he said no it will heal automatically. why it didn't say crack instead of fracture. fracture in engineering means they separate.
is my case severe or as he said it will only need after 2 months physical therapy. will i develop osteo-arthritis
many thanks