Ligaments are strong tissue bands that help one bone connect to the other. Anterior cruciate ligament also known as ACL provides strength and stability to our knee when we move it from side to side. Sometimes an injury to the ACL may be caused due to participation in sports that include quick and sudden changes in direction. Apart from this jumping, sprinting and sudden stops can also result in tearing off of this ligament.
ACL reconstruction is a surgery that is done to replace the the anterior cruciate ligament from the patient’s knee. Such kind of surgery is generally prescribed for people who are:
- Below 25 years of age
- Have a marked anterior tibial subluxation
- Are very active
- Have additional intra-articular damage
Surgery may also to prescribed to someone who has chronic and unbearable pain.
Preparing for ACL Reconstruction
Your doctor after assessing all your medical conditions will instruct you about the Dos and Don’ts before the surgery. Discuss all your medications, if any, or another such issue with your well in advance. Avoiding alcohol and smoking a few days prior to the surgery can help. In case you are suffering from pain and swelling your doctor will help you reduce it before the surgical procedure.
ACL Reconstruction-the Procedure
ACL Reconstruction is performed under general anaesthesia. Around the knee, two small incisions are made and the surgery is performed through an arthroscope. With special small tools the ligament is cut and removed and replaced with a tendon piece from the other knee or from a donor.
The surgery can take upto a few hours and it may take a few weeks to recover fully. Some patients are asked to wear knee braces or splints for some time too, your doctor would suggest what is best for you. If you feel some pain or discomfort, discuss it with your doctor as some medicines may be given to you.
Expected Results
The time taken for recovery is different for different patients. But regular physiotherapy would help you regain strength and flexibility in your knee. After surgery there will be tremendous reduction in the pain and discomfort you used to feel earlier.
At TOSH, we have custom-made rehabilitation programmes for all our patients, that aim at retrieving the range of motion and then help with strengthening of muscles and bones.
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