What is ACL Reconstruction?
ACL reconstruction is a surgical procedure to replace a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), which is a key ligament in the knee joint. The ACL helps stabilize the knee during activities such as running, jumping, and sudden changes in direction. Injury to the ACL is common in sports or physical activities involving quick movements and twisting. During the procedure, the torn ACL is replaced with a graft, often taken from a patient’s tendon (like the patellar or hamstring tendon) or from a donor. The goal is to restore knee stability and function, allowing patients to return to their daily activities or sports.
Our ACL Reconstruction Services Include:
- Comprehensive Evaluation: Thorough assessment of the injury using physical exams, imaging tests (e.g., MRI, X-ray), and functional analysis.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Customized surgical techniques and rehabilitation strategies based on the patient’s needs, activity level, and goals.
- Minimally Invasive Techniques: Advanced arthroscopic methods for reduced scarring, faster recovery, and minimized complications.
- Rehabilitation and Post-Operative Care: Structured physical therapy and strength training programs to ensure full recovery and prevent re-injury.
- Sports Performance Support: Expert guidance to help athletes regain peak performance safely after surgery.
Benefits of ACL Reconstruction Treatment:
- Restoration of Knee Stability: Enables patients to perform activities that require a stable knee joint.
- Pain Reduction: Relieves pain and discomfort caused by the torn ligament.
- Return to Sports and Activities: Many individuals can resume their sports and high-impact activities with confidence after recovery.
- Prevention of Further Damage: Stabilizing the knee helps prevent additional injuries, such as meniscus tears or cartilage damage.
- Improved Quality of Life: Enhances mobility and functionality, allowing for an active and fulfilling lifestyle.
Conditions We Treat with ACL Reconstruction Care:
- Complete ACL Tears: Severe ligament injuries resulting from trauma or sports activities.
- Complex Knee Injuries: Involving damage to multiple structures, including the ACL, meniscus, and cartilage.
- Sports-Related Knee Injuries: Common in athletes participating in high-impact sports like soccer, basketball, skiing, or football.
- Degenerative or Repeated ACL Damage: Cases where the ligament is weakened or reinjured over time.