ACL or Anterior Cruciate Ligament is a major ligament that connects two critical bones, the Femur( thigh bone) and Tibia (Shinbone). However, excess wear and tear of the joints and rigorous sporting activities can cause an injury to the ACL. To correct this deformity, Orthopaedic Surgeons recommend a surgery known as ACL Reconstruction Surgery.
ACL Reconstruction is a surgery recommended by surgeons to repair or replace a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament. Here, the orthopaedic surgeon replaces the completely damaged ACL by using a graft, or a piece of tissue, placed in the knee in a minimally invasive surgery that uses small incisions. Doctors usually recommend ACL Reconstruction as a precaution against developing Osteoarthritis much earlier than expected.
The ACL Repair surgical technique is older method of treating damaged ligaments. In this process, the torn ligament was sewed and reset with the help of sutures. In the ACL Reconstruction method, your surgeon uses the process of grafting to replace the entire torn tissue.
Before suggesting an ACL Reconstruction Surgery, your doctor will conduct some tests. It is to determine whether the tear is partial or complete. Usually, partial ACL tears can be treated without surgical intervention. Complete ACL tear requires surgery to rectify the damage.
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Surgery is advised by your doctors if,
- you are a budding athlete and want to get back on track soon
- more than one ligament is injured
- excess stress on the knee on account of the injury
Before taking up the surgery, your doctor will put you on certain rounds of physiotherapy to ensure that your muscles are fit enough to take up the surgery. ACL reconstruction is an outpatient procedure, so you'll be able to go home the same day.
ACL Reconstruction Surgery is performed under General Anaesthesia. Post-surgery, your doctor will discuss the rehabilitation program with you and your family. You will be put on pain killers and other medications for some time before you get onto physical exercises.
Precision surgical capability combined with a high percentage of success describes our doctors at Sagar Hospital. Successful Surgery coupled with a properly planned rehabilitation schedule can restore stability and function to your knee.
Our versatile and experienced orthopaedic surgeons are the best in Bangalore and have all the skillsets to convert a complex case into a successful procedure. Book an Appointment with the best orthopaedic hospital in Bangalore.
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