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ACL Ligament Injury: Treatment Options, Surgery Costs, and Recovery Timeline

SEO — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 05:32:41 +0000

What is ACL Ligament Injury

An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) ligament injury is a common sports-related injury that affects the stability of the knee joint. It affects athletes, particularly those involved in sports that require sudden stops, changes in direction, or jumping. The ACL is one of the major ligaments in the knee that helps stabilize the joint. When this ligament is damaged, it can result in pain, swelling, and instability in the knee.

ACL injuries often occur during activities that involve twisting or hyperextension of the knee, such as landing from a jump or making a sudden change in direction. Athletes who participate in sports like soccer, basketball, football, and skiing are at a higher risk of ACL injuries.

Symptoms of ACL injury

When an ACL injury occurs, individuals often experience symptoms such as pain, swelling, and instability in the knee. It can significantly impact an individual’s ability to participate in sports or perform daily activities that require knee stability.

Treatment options for ACL injuries

When it comes to dealing with ACL injuries, there are various treatment options available to consider. This article aims to shed light on the potential ways to tackle this common sports-related issue. First and foremost, it is crucial to consult a medical professional to accurately diagnose the extent of the injury. ACL construction surgery is not a common medical term. Depending on the severity, they may recommend non-surgical approaches such as physical therapy, rehabilitation exercises, and the use of braces or crutches to aid recovery. In more severe cases, surgical intervention might be necessary. ACL ligament injury treatment may include physical therapy and rest.

ACL rupture surgery is performed to repair a torn ACL. Procedures like ACL reconstruction involve replacing the torn ligament with a graft, typically sourced from the patient’s own body or a donor. This surgical route often requires a longer recovery period and extensive rehabilitation to regain strength and stability. Ultimately, the choice of treatment will depend on the individual’s circumstances, injury severity, and desired level of activity post-recovery. ACL replacement surgery involves replacing a damaged ACL with a graft. Always consult a healthcare professional to determine the most suitable course of action for your specific ACL injury.

ACL tear surgery is necessary to address a torn ACL. Ligament tear surgery refers to procedures for damaged ligaments. ACL ligament tear surgery aims to repair the damaged ligament.

Recovering from an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury

Recovering from an ACL injury can be a challenging and time-consuming process. The recovery timeline can vary depending on individual factors such as age, overall health, and adherence to rehabilitation protocols. ACL tear surgery recovery time varies but can take several months.

The cost of ACL treatment in Delhi varies based on factors like injury severity, chosen treatment type, healthcare facility, and medical expertise. Minor tears/sprains may be less expensive, while complete tears/severe injuries may require surgery and incur higher costs. ACL recon surgery is short for ACL reconstruction surgery. Non-surgical options like therapy/braces may be cheaper, but surgery may be necessary for severe cases. Reputed hospitals with experienced orthopedic surgeons may charge higher fees. The cost of ACL replacement surgery can be substantial. Costs may also include pre-op tests, post-op rehab, medications, and follow-up consultations. Patients should consult healthcare providers for a clear understanding of costs and potential additional expenses.

In Delhi, there are several specialized clinics and medical centers that offer comprehensive treatment and rehabilitation programs for individuals dealing with ACL injuries. These facilities are equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by experienced orthopedic surgeons, physiotherapists, and sports medicine specialists. The recovery process typically involves a combination of surgical intervention, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications. ACL transplant surgery is not a recognized medical procedure. Surgeons in Delhi employ advanced techniques, such as arthroscopic surgery, to repair or reconstruct the damaged ligament.

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COVID has reset lifestyle like never before.

drshekhar — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:47:26 +0000

COVID has reset lifestyle like never before. More & more people are now working from home & this has led to emergence of newer problems such as back pain, neck pain. It’s very important to have proper posture & follow office ergonomics to prevent these problems

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Knee Movement after knee replacement –

drshekhar — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:45:49 +0000

Most Patient can get almost 120-130 degree of movement after knee replacement This picture shows a lady with 130 degree of movement and can also squat after unicondylar knee replacement. #delhiarthroscopy

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Knee Replacement

drshekhar — Mon, 23 Aug 2021 10:44:04 +0000

One of the commonest problems of the knee joint is Osteoarthritis of the knee joint. Knee replacement is an effective procedure not just to correct the deformity but also alleviate the pain and discomfort. It’s one of the surgery which has the ability to change the lifestyle of the patient

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Fracture & Trauma- Every fracture is a unique fracture

drshekhar — Sat, 29 May 2021 13:28:41 +0000

Fracture & Trauma-Every fracture is a unique fracture which has to be managed based on Fracture pattern, patients demand and expectations. Sometimes fracture in same patients may also have to be managed differently.Like this patient with fracture of Left and Rt Ankle was managed differently. While the fracture on the left side was managed by surgery as it was very displaced, the fracture on the Lt side was treated in plaster cast as it was undisplaced. Both Fractures went to heal and gave good results. The smile on the patient’s face says it all.
Dr Shekhar Srivastav
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#OrthopedicsEastDelhi
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Recurrent Shoulder Dislocation

drshekhar — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:46:33 +0000

Recurrent or repeated dislocation of the Shoulder is seen in young active persons due to trauma while sports or fall.
Treatment – The treatment is Arthroscopic Bankart Repair which is a keyhole surgical procedure with excellent results. But if there is bone loss in the extreme situation then open surgical procedure is needed ( Latarjet). But even open surgical procedure doesn’t causes any restriction of movement and patient can perform all strenuous activities and sports like the case showed above.
#shoulderarthroscopy
#shouldersurgery

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Cartilage Loss

drshekhar — Fri, 16 Apr 2021 05:44:35 +0000

When I explain a patient about the loss of Cartilage and Arthritis they’re at a loss and find it difficult to imagine or visualise the problem. This picture explains the problem in a simple way.
The above picture shows the white glistening Cartilage at the end of Bone responsible for smooth function. The picture down shows that there is loss of Cartilage with exposed bone. That’s what happens in Osteoarthritis. The smooth glistening Cartilage is destroyed due to wear and tear leading to pain, stiffness, difficulty in walking and later on deformity.
#arthritis
#osteoarthritis
#kneepain
#Cartilage

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Elbow Replacement – Elbow is a complex joint and Elbow Fractures

drshekhar — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:48:10 +0000

Elbow Replacement -Elbow is a complex joint and Elbow Fractures require meticulous planning and management to get the best possible results. We may perform a perfect surgical fixation but if the functional result is suboptimal then the surgery is a failure from patient’s point of view.
Seeing a problem from patient’s point of view helps in decision making as in this elderly but active lady with fracture of the elbow joint we decided to do Elbow Replacement surgery. The results after a year are really gratifying with the patient having full painless range of motion and can happily perform her daily tasks.
Elbow Replacement is performed on advanced arthritis, Rheumatoid elbows communited Fractures in Osteoporotic bones in elderly. Performed correctly it gives excellent results on patients with low demands.
#elbowfractures
#elbowreplacement
#elbowsurgery

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Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction ( Knee Arthroscopy)- Ligament injuries of Knee

drshekhar — Thu, 25 Feb 2021 11:41:04 +0000

Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction ( Knee Arthroscopy)-Ligament injuries of Knee are commonly seen in young active persons caused due to sports trauma or road accidents. Patients complain of Instability, locking, pain while performing sports activities or even on doing daily tasks. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is the commonest ligament of the knee joint which gets injured.
Treatment is essential not just for the present disability but also to prevent further secondary damage and progression to arthritis. Treatment – ACL tear in young symptomatic patients are treated by Arthroscopic ACL reconstruction. This is a biological procedures where natural ACL is reconstructed. Once the ligament heals there is no restriction on any activity and patient can go back to even sports and vigorous activities

#kneesurgery
#acl
#arthroscopy

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High Tibial Osteotomy (HTO)

drshekhar — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 07:44:05 +0000

HTO is an effective and biological treatment for the management of early medial compartment arthritis. It involves correcting the mechanical axis of the knee joint by doing osteotomy of Proximal Tibia. The advantages of this procedure is that the natural joint is retained and once the osteotomy heals the patient is allowed to perform all

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