Understanding ACL Injury

The anterior cruciate ligament is a key stabiliser inside the knee that prevents the tibia from sliding forward and controls rotational movements It is commonly torn during twisting sports injuries sudden direction changes or awkward landings leading to knee giving way swelling and difficulty returning to pivoting activities In active individuals with symptomatic instability reconstructing the ACL with a graft can restore stability and protect the joint from further damage

Arthroscopic ACL Reconstruction Procedure

ACL reconstruction is usually performed using arthroscopic techniques where a camera and instruments are inserted through small portals around the knee After a diagnostic arthroscopy to treat associated meniscus or cartilage damage the surgeon harvests a graft usually from hamstring patellar tendon or quadriceps tendon and fashions it into a new ligament Bone tunnels are drilled in the femur and tibia at precise positions and the graft is passed through these tunnels and fixed with screws or other devices to hold it in place while it heals

Rehabilitation and Return to Sport

Post operative physiotherapy is vital to regain motion strength and neuromuscular control An initial focus on swelling control and full extension is followed by progressive strengthening balance work and sport specific drills Many patients return to jogging by three months and to pivoting sports between six and nine months depending on progress and surgeon guidance Successful reconstruction can significantly reduce episodes of instability and lower the risk of further meniscus or cartilage injury although careful adherence to rehabilitation and injury prevention strategies remains important

Why Choose Livasa Hospitals for ACL Reconstruction

Livasa Hospitals provide arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with sports medicine focused orthopaedic surgeons modern arthroscopy suites and structured rehabilitation programmes Joint evaluation also considers alignment and associated ligament injuries so that comprehensive knee stability is addressed for athletes and active individuals across Punjab

Livasa Hospitals Punjab Network Contact

Livasa Healthcare Group Network of Multi speciality Hospitals in Punjab
Corporate Office Phase 8 Industrial Area Sector 73 Punjab 160071 India