From Injury to Recovery, Here is How to Treat ACL Tears with Personalized Care

The anterior cruciate ligament, or ACL, is one of the most important ligaments in your knee. It helps you to stabilize and control your knee joint. They are the common knee ligament, which gets injured, while playing   any sports like soccer, etc.

In India alone, over 100,000 ACL reconstructions are performed annually, making it one of the most common knee ligament surgeries.

What is an ACL Tear?

The ACL is one of the four major ligaments in the knee, playing a key role in stabilizing and controlling the joint. ACL tears occur when the ligament is stretched or torn, often due to sudden movements or excessive force. Unlike other knee ligament injuries, such as those involving the medial collateral ligament (MCL), ACL tears typically do not heal on their own and often require surgical intervention.

Causes 

ACL injuries often occur when the knee is in a biomechanically vulnerable position and the ligament cannot handle the applied forces. Contributing factors include:

• Muscle Weakness: Weak surrounding muscles can fail to protect the ACL.
• Poor Biomechanics: Improper movement patterns increase risk.
• Lack of Proprioception: Difficulty in sensing knee position can lead to injuries.

High-level sportspersons have a minimal margin for errors and less prone for injury as compared with the recreational players who are at high risk of injury. This risk is exacerbated in women athletes and those involved in contact sports like football, basketball, hockey, and kabaddi. Additionally, road traffic accidents have contributed to a rise in ACL injuries.

Symptoms 

Individuals with ACL tears often experience knee instability rather than severe pain. Symptoms include:

• Difficulty with activities involving jumping, turning, twisting, and pivoting.
• Chronic ACL tears may lead to arthritis over time, especially affecting the patellofemoral joint (kneecap) and the medial compartment of the knee.

Management 

For complete ACL tears, prompt arthroscopic reconstruction is recommended to prevent cartilage and meniscus damage, which can lead to osteoarthritis. This surgery helps restore knee stability and allows patients to return to their normal activities.

Treatment Options at Salem Kauvery Hospital

At Kauvery Hospital, the treatment for ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) tears is designed to be personalized and effective, leveraging advanced techniques to ensure optimal recovery and functional outcomes. Here’s a detailed overview of the approach to ACL treatment at Kauvery Hospital:  Options include:

• Hamstring Grafts
• Quadriceps Tendon Grafts
• Bone-Patellar Tendon-Bone Grafts

These choices are based on the patient’s physical demands and activity levels to ensure optimal outcomes and minimize future complications.

By offering a personalized approach to ACL treatment, Kauvery Hospital aims to help patients recover effectively, return to their activities, and minimize the risk of future complications. If you have specific questions about ACL treatment or want to schedule a consultation, contacting the hospital directly would be the best way to get detailed information and guidance.

Dr. Manivannan

Dr. Manivannan’s from Kauvery Hospital Salem expertise extends to diagnosing and managing ACL injuries through both conservative and surgical approaches. His proficiency in arthroscopy. A minimally invasive surgical technique allows him to perform precise repairs and reconstructions of the ACL, facilitating a faster recovery and reduced postoperative discomfort.

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