ACL (accurate ligament tear)

1. Dr. Manish Maheshwari is an Orthopaedist and Sports Medicine Surgeon in Indore and has an experience of more than 13 years in these fields. Dr. Manish Maheshwari practices at Global SNG Hospital in South Tukoganj, Indore. He completed graduation & post Graduation from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College & Maharaja Yashwant Rao Hospital, Indore in 2005. He worked in major hospitals of Mumbai like Lilavati Hospital & Kokilaben Hospitals. ADDRESS: 16/1, South Tukoganj, Global SNG Hospital, Indore PHONE: 9826252228 EMAIL:MMANISH15@GMAIL.COM Dhirubhai Ambani

2. A tear in the A.C.L. occurs when this crucial ligament in the middle of your knee is torn. Both complete and partial tears are possible (the ligament is torn into two pieces). Painful discomfort is associated with A.C.L. tears. There could be a "pop" as your knee "gives out" (collapses or buckles). Your knee will likely start swelling very immediately after being injured. The medical community uses the term "ligament" to describe the strong bands of tissue used to join bones or support organs. Towards the front of the body is what we mean when we say "anterior." The anterior cruciate ligament (A.C.L.) and the posterior cruciate ligament (P.C.L.) in the knee make a cross shape, hence the name "cruciate ligaments." Explain the different kinds of ACL rips. Your doctor may give you a score between one and three when assessing the severity of your ligament injury:- Grade 1- Even though your ligament has been stretched, it can still help keep your knee stable. Grade 2- The stretching and loosening of your ligament are to blame. It's torn in two places. (An A-plus is exceedingly uncommon.) Grade 3- Your ligament has been severed or split in half. This is a severe wound.

3. It's not uncommon for A.C.L. injuries to be followed with damage to surrounding structures, such as the joint capsule, articular cartilage, or the menisci (cartilage pads). Symptoms Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament typically present themselves with the following signs and symptoms:- • • • • • A pop or a "popping" sound coming from the knee Pain so severe that normal daily activities are interrupted Rapid enlargement Reduction in mobility When putting weight on it, you get a sense of instability or "giving way." Why do people damage their A.C.L.s? The vast majority of A.C.L. ruptures occur away from a collision. For instance, they are not the result of a kick to the knee by an opposing player. They manifest in a variety of contexts, such as when you:- • • Stop sprinting all of a sudden. When running, take it easy on the speed.

4. • To land uncomfortably after a jump • Quickly reorient yourself by bending and extending the knee. • Make contact with another person, as in a football tackle. On occur in conjunction with A.C.L. tears, which happens roughly 50% of the time. Damage to the other ligaments and cartilage in the knee is possible (a gel-like connective tissue). To the meniscal tears also A.C.L. tears (the knee cushions that help protect the cartilage). average, secondary injuries tune of 70%, accompany

5. What is the treatment of an injured A.C.L.? Apply R.I.C.E. treatment as soon as possible following an injury:- R: Rest. I: Ice. C: compress, E: Effortlessly take a step up. It's entirely up to you to decide what kind of care you'll get. Many patients with an A.C.L. tear opt for surgical repair to resume their pre-injury routines. You may decide against surgery if your level of physical activity is low. However, remember that a ruptured A.C.L. will not mend on its own. Are ACL tears treatable? Your knee should heal entirely after six to nine months of time, surgery, and physical therapy. What surgical options are available? What is the procedure for the operation?

6. A tendon graft, typically taken from the patient's hamstring (located at the back of the thigh) or patellar tendon (located on the front of the kneecap), is used to replace the damaged anterior cruciate ligament (A.C.L.) during surgery (from the front of the knee). In rare cases, a cadaver tendon (a tendon from a person who has passed away and given their corpse to science) might be used in particularly active older people. Because of the higher risk of re- tear, tendons taken from cadavers are rarely used in young athletes. Instead of creating a significant incision with a knife, the surgeon in this minimally invasive procedure utilizes a piece of narrow wand-like equipment called an arthroscope to examine the affected area. Small incisions are made in the knee n order to insert the arthroscope and other instruments. Get your joint pain and Sports Injuries treatment with Best orthopedic surgeon in Indore, Visit Indore Arthroscopy Center now. We provide highly experienced sports medicine orthopedic surgeon and arthroscopy surgeon in Indore. Book now your appointment and queries, call now us on 9826252228 and online visit - https://www.drmanishmaheshwari.com/

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