Knee Reconstruction
ACL Treatment in Chennai
Are you suffering from Knee pain? Then consider Dr. Vivek Ortho Specialist who is highly expertise in giving the best ACL treatment in Chennai. Don’t judge the knee pain as just like. Knee may pain, pop, and even injured until you untreated them. Let’s have a look at ACL Reconstruction.
What ACL Reconstruction is? ACL stands for Anterior Cruciate Ligament and ACL Reconstruction refers to a type of surgery to replace the important ligament. ACL is an essential part of the knee as it helps in binding and keeping the knee stable. It is a medical procedure to supplant and remove a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament which is a significant ligament in your knee. This present between the tibia and the femur bones and prevents the slipping of the tibia. The main function of this ligament is to provide complete strength of the knee when the knee moves from one side to the other side. Though it forms a central pivot along with the Posterior Cruciate Ligament that placed in a cross arrangement with each other.
Signs & Symptoms of ACL
- Discomfort while walking
- Sudden and Normal Knee Swelling
- Knee pain when walking more than few minutes
- Loss of range of motion
- Pain on the outside and back of the knee
- Tenderness along the joint line
- Physical examination and patient history
- An emphatic popping in the knee
- Knee instability that cannot hold the weight
Complication Risk of ACL
- Bleeding from the site of surgery
- Blood clots
- Growth plate injury
- Allograft risk
- Infection at the surgical site
- Persistent knee pain
- Weakness or Stiffness even after the
- ACL Reconstruction Surgery
- Failure in attaining symptom relief
- Lack of proper healing of the graft
- Discomfort in moving the knee
Treatment for ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Treatment for ACL depends upon the type of tear. A torn ACL will not heal without surgery. But Non-Surgical Treatment may be effective for patients who are elderly or have a low activity level. While consulting to a doctor, your doctor will recommend a brace temporarily to protect your knee from buckling. Also you may have Physical therapy that the swelling goes down and the specific exercise will restore function to your knee and strengthen the leg muscle that supports it. You can get rid of the brace once you regain strength and balance in the knee.
Surgical Treatment
During surgery, the torn ligament is replaced with a tissue graft. This graft acts as scaffolding for a new ligament to grow on. Suture is rarely used to repair ACL injuries because repaired ACLs have been proven to deteriorate over time. As a result, a tendon graft is used to reconstruct the torn ACL. Grafts are available in a variety of shapes and sizes. The decision is based on your degree of exercise, sport, previous knee difficulties, occupation, concomitant injuries, and other considerations. The following are some of the most regularly used graft sources:
- Patellar Tendon that runs between the kneecap and the shinbone
- Hamstring Tendon at the back of the thigh
- Quadriceps Tendon that runs from the kneecap into the thigh
- Cadaver Donor graft
- Allograft Patellar Tendon
Let’s have a look at the procedure that doctor follows for the ACL Reconstruction Surgery:
You will either have a general anesthesia in which unconscious during the process or a spinal anesthesia in which you will be awake after the surgery but numb to pain.
Our surgeon will create a small incision on the front of your knee and introduce the arthroscopy to begin the procedure
The arthroscopy will light up your knee also to see the interior of your knee in detail prospects
Additional small incision will be made in your knee to allow for the insertion of other medical equipment. The surgeon will use this equipment to repair your ACL after removing the torn ligament
To allow the new tissue, doctors create a tunnel in your bone. The autograft tissue will be secured in place with screws or stapies that remain in your knee indefinitely
At last, the surgeon will examine your knee to ensure that it has a full range of motion and the graft keeps it stable when bent or removed.
Benefit of ACL Reconstruction Surgery
- Smaller Incision
- Less Pain
- Save money and time of surgery
- Quick Recovery
- Long-term knee health
- Back to normal knee function after this surgery
- Stable knee
- ACL Surgery may get 85% of high possible rates
Knee Reconstruction
Why Choosing Dr. Vivek Ortho Clinic
Dr. Vivek Ortho Specialist is one of the best solutions for most patients who comes with pain and goes with peace-free relief. No more hassle of constantly searching ACL Reconstruction Surgery in Chennai. We are expertise and highly qualified for Knee and Hip Surgery with complete care. Feel free to call us or schedule your appointment.