The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the most important ligaments of the knee joint. It connects the femur (thigh bone) to the tibia (shin bone) and provides stability during activities like running, pivoting, and sudden direction changes.
ACL injuries commonly occur during:
A torn ACL can lead to knee instability, pain, swelling, and difficulty in returning to sports.
Diagnosis is made using:
Suitable for low-demand patients.
For active individuals or athletes, ACL reconstruction surgery is usually recommended.
The procedure involves:
Benefits include:
If you experience:
Consult a knee arthroscopy specialist for proper evaluation.
Most patients return to daily activities within a few weeks, but full recovery and return to sports typically takes 6 to 9 months with proper physiotherapy.
Partial tears in low-demand patients may improve with physiotherapy and bracing, but complete tears in active individuals usually require surgical reconstruction.
The most common grafts are hamstring tendon or patellar tendon autografts taken from the patient's own body.
Return to sports is generally possible after 6 to 9 months, depending on rehabilitation progress and clearance from your surgeon.
Yes, ACL reconstruction is performed using minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques with small incisions, resulting in less pain and faster recovery.
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