Do ACL tears get better with time? Here’s what happens | Dr Chirag Thonse, Shoulder & Knee Surgeon

Orthopaedic and sports surgeon Dr. Chirag Thonse joins The Health Edit to unpack what delaying an ACL surgery really costs, why a torn ACL never heals on its own, and how a reconstructed knee can come back stronger. We also get into robotic knee replacement, posture and desk pain, why knees fail in your 30s, running and joint health, AI in diagnosis, and bone-health red flags women over 40 shouldn’t ignore. 00:00 Intro 00:57 What delaying ACL surgery 3 years does to your knee 04:43 Getting back to sport after ACL surgery 09:02 Recovery timeline, and why the knee comes back stronger 13:06 Why so many Indians still fear ACL surgery 14:30 Robotic knee replacement, explained 19:21 Where India's orthopaedic care still falls short 22:13 Posture, neck and shoulder pain at your desk 25:45 Why knees are failing in your 30s 29:21 Joint longevity: food, strength and prehab 34:48 Should you trust AI with your X-ray? 38:08 Is running actually bad for your knees? 41:54 Women, bone health and osteoporosis after 40 45:12 The mind-body link, and a surgeon's own routine Instagram: Dr. Chirag Narayana Thonse   / chiragthonse   Shwetambari Shetty Instagram:   / shweshetty   Rishabh Telang Instagram:   / rishabhtelang   Want to take a moment to thank Red Baron (  / red-baron-integrated-services-pvt-ltd-  ) and Sandeep (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeepsa...) for all their help, the amazing venue and for hosting us!