SURGERY TO REPAIR YOUR ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL)
Q)What does your anterior cruciate ligament do?
A)The anterior cruciate ligament is one of the four main ligaments in your knee, and serves three important functions:
-It gives your knee twisting stability. This is especially useful in sports such as football, rugby and skiing.
-It protects other structures in the knee from future damage, such as the meniscus cartilage, prevent arthritis.
Q)Why do I need ACL reconstruction surgery?
A) If you have an ACL injury that has left your knee unstable and giving way, you may be eligible for reconstructive surgery.
Reconstructive surgery is vital ,if ACL damage is left untreated, it can lead to long-term injury and further degeneration of the knee.
There are various reasons you might consider ACL reconstruction as an option, including:
-If you have a very active lifestyle, or play a lot of sports
-If you have a job that requires a lot of physical or manual activity.
Generally, if you’re an active patient who relies on consistent use of your knees in your day-to-day life, ACL reconstruction can help you get back your full range of use and prevent long-term damage.
Benefits of ACL reconstruction surgery
ACL reconstruction surgery has many benefits to consider. It can:
>Relieve pain
>Help to stabilize your damaged knee, reducing the risk of further injury
>Allow you to return to your usual level of physical activity or sports.
Dr Ganesh Rajeshwar leading orthopedic knee specialists.
ACL reconstruction will help to return your knee to full, or almost full, mobility and has a very high long-term success rate, reducing the likelihood of future complications.
