The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is susceptible to sports injuries and when torn can be replaced by your orthopedic surgeon with another segment from your knee.

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Sports stressing out your knee? ACL may be the answer.

2. Meaning of ACL surgery :
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 ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure to
replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) —
one of the major ligaments in the knee.
 ACL injuries most commonly occur during sudden
stops and changes in direction — such as while
playing sports like basketball, soccer, football,
tennis, downhill skiing, volleyball and gymnastics.
 In an ACL reconstruction, the torn ligament is
surgically removed and replaced with a piece of
tendon from another part of the knee or from a
deceased donor.
 An ACL reconstruction is performed by an
orthopedic surgeon (doctor who specializes in
surgical procedures of the bones and joints).
 Ligaments are strong fibres of tissue arranged in
bands that connect one bone to another.
 The ACL connects the thighbone (femur) to bone of
lower leg (tibia) and helps stabilize the knee joint.
 Most ACL injuries happen during sports and fitness
activities cause they may put stress on the knee.
 Physical therapy successfully treats a minor ACL injury
for individuals who engage in moderate exercise and
recreational activities.
 ACL reconstruction is generally recommended for
athletes or if the injury is extensive and buckles during
everyday activities

3. Risk involved in ALC Surgery :
ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure. Like any surgery,
bleeding and infection at the surgical site are potential risks.
Other risks associated with ACL reconstruction include:
• Knee pain
• stiffness or weakness
• Poor healing of the graft
• Persistance of symptom relief
Before your surgery:
1) The patient has to undergo several weeks of physical
therapy to reduce pain and swelling, restore your knee's full
range of motion and strengthen muscles.
2) The patient may be asked to stop taking aspirin and other
blood-thinners for at least a week before surgery to reduce
your risk of bleeding.
ACL reconstruction is an outpatient procedure, so the
patient us usually able to go home later that same day.
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4. Procedure and Post Procedure Care for ALC Surgery :
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Procedure: The damaged ligament is replaced with a segment of tendon (tissue similar to a ligament that connects
muscle to bone). This replacement tissue is called a graft. It is then secured to the bones with screws or other fixation
devices. The graft serves as scaffolding on which new ligament tissue can grow.
After the procedure:
1. The patient practices walking with crutches, and needs to wear a knee brace or splint to help protect the graft.
2. To reduce swelling and pain in the days immediately following your surgery, the R.I.C.E. model of self-care should
be followed at home:
• Rest: General rest is necessary for recovery after surgery.
• Ice: When awake, try to ice the knee at least every two hours for 20 minutes at a time.
• Compression: Wrap an elastic bandage or compression wrap around the knee.
• Elevation: Lie down with knee propped up on pillows.
3. After surgery, you should work hard to regain knee range of motion equal to that of your opposite knee.
4. Athletes usually return to their sports after eight to twelve months.
There is a specialized team of Orthopaedic Sugeons at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Peddar Road, Mumbai
and at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, Mumbai who have immense experience in surgical treatments.

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