New Delhi: With increasing outdoor and competitive sports activities, sports-related injuries are on the rise, with an Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear of the knee being the most common among them. The minimally invasive arthroscopic treatment technique has decreased hospital stay, faster return to work, and excellent functional outcomes.
In an interaction with News9Live, Dr. Yugal Karkhur, Senior Consultant of Orthopaedics at Narayana Hospital, explained what ACL injuries are, and the best surgical solutions for the same.
What is ACL and how does injury occur?
ACL is one of the 4 important ligaments inside the knee joint which provides stability to the knee while we walk or run and prevent front and back movement of the knee joint. The injury occurs most commonly while playing sports like football, basketball, etc, and can also occur following a fall from a bike or any collision
What is Keyhole (Arthroscopy) Surgery in ACL tear?
This is the latest and most advanced technique for the treatment of ACL injury using minimum cuts, no muscle damage, and almost no risk of infection. This technique has globally revolutionised the treatment and success of ACL injury and faster return to sports
Will you need Surgery for your ACL tear?
You should consider surgery if:
A) There is a complete tear on the MRI a feeling of giving away while walking and an inability to run and play
B) There is a partial tear on the MRI and there is instability with pain while walking or any other sports activities
Can ACL injury be treated without surgery?
The expert said that ACL injury can be treated without surgery as well. In case you have a partial ACL tear on MRI after an injury and you do not have complaints of instability or feeling of giving away, then ACL injuries can be treated with excellent and dedicated sports physiotherapy and rehabilitation. Also, the use of PRP in case of partial injuries has increased the success of treatment.
Learning points
The latest techniques of ACL surgery with new advances like internal brace, all inside techniques, and ACL repair have proven to be game changers and must be of great help to one who is suffering from ACL injuries of the knee joint. With the changes in the techniques, a sportsperson can return to the field in less than 5 months thus saving the precious season.
The latest techniques of ACL surgery with new advances like internal brace, all inside techniques, and ACL repair have proven to be game changers and must be of great help to one who is suffering from ACL injuries of the knee joint. Health Conditions Health News: Latest News from Health Care, Mental Health, Weight Loss, Disease, Nutrition, Healthcare
