ACL Reconstruction
Timely and effective treatment of ACL injuries eliminates complications and boosts recovery time. So, don’t stay hung to your sprain for long – hoping that it would get better automatically or through your home remedies. Take the hands of HealMyBones, treat your sprain the right way, and get back to your regular life in no time.
HealMyBones is one of the most trusted destinations for a wide range of orthopedic problems. Dr. Manoj Kumar Khemani is a well-renowned orthopedic surgeon and clinician, specializing in ACL replacement and treatment.
ACL Injuries – What Are They?
ACL or Anterior Cruciate Ligament is one of the major ligaments in our knees that, among several of its key functionalities,provide rotational stability to the knee and prevent the tibia (shinbone) from slipping out in front of the femur (thighbone).
ACL injuries usually happen due to sudden movement or abrupt change in the position. This is when the ligament tears either partially, near-complete or completely. Depending on the degree of this tear, as well as various other factors like the age and health of the individual, the severity of the injury is graded. This helps doctors decide the right course of treatment for the patient.
ACL Injuries Causes
Athletes are prone to ACL injuries. While playing, practicing or involved in any physical activity, they are more likely to awkwardly twist their knees. People who lead a sedentary lifestyle are just as much at risk though. The common causes of ACL injuries include suddenly changing directions, landing clumsily from a jump, getting hit on the knee by someone or something, and abruptly stopping.
Typically, when someone has sprained a ligament, they would hear a pop – or at least feel it. There would be intense pain, which will hinder range of motion and mobility. The spot will swell quickly. Knee will fail to bear the body’s weight.
ACL Injuries: Diagnosis and Treatment
A good orthopedic doctor would be able to tell the type of injury through physical examination. But to estimate the nature or severity of the injury, the person would usually be asked to get an x-ray done. In certain cases, MRI might be done too to better understand the case.
After proper diagnosis, the doctor would provide the right treatment. At times, brace and physical therapy might be adequate. However, generally, the patient would have to go throughsurgery. Fortunately, courtesy of all the advancements we have seen in the field and the technology we now have, such surgeries are least invasive.
Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgical treatment where an arthroscope (endoscope) is inserted in the joint through a small incision and the damage is fixed. It has a high success rate. Moreover, the recovery time following arthroscopy is relatively quicker, taking anywhere between six and nine months.
Contact Dr. Manoj Kumar Khemani
Dr. Manoj Kumar Khemani is an experienced orthopedic clinician and surgeon. Touting years of experience, he has treated over 8,500 patients to date. He has handled countless cases of ACL injuries – some of them quite challenging. Owing to his extensive expertise and experience, he is now a life member of the Indian Medical Association and Indian Orthopedic Association.
So, don’t run into the conclusion that you need ACL replacement. Don’t delay the treatment of your injury. Don’t head to a general doctor. Take the hands of a specialist. Contact Dr. Manoj Kumar Khemani.If you have any question, feel free to ask. Use this contact page to find contact details.Here are the details of his clinic address and appointment timing.