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Surgery Type | Recovery Days | Hospital Days | Age Group |
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ACL Reconstruction (using autograft) | 6 - 9 months | 1-2 Days | Any age |
ACL Reconstruction (using allograft) | 6 - 9 months | 1-2 Days | Any age |
ACL Repair | 4 -6 months | 1-2 Days | Typically younger adults |
Athletes can return to pivoting sports after 4 to 8 weeks Athletes can return to regular sports after about 8 months. Make sure to take your orthopedic surgeon&rsquo
Treatment
The orthopedic doctor will begin the diagnosis with a physical examination to check the swelling in the knee. The ACL tear doctor will also recommend diagnostic tests like X-rays, MRI scans and arthroscopy for a detailed and thorough diagnosis and to rule out any fractures. Additionally, your ACL tear doctor may also perform the Lachman’s test and a pivot to check if the ACL is still intact or to assess ACL tears.
The surgery to repair a torn ACL is known as ACL reconstruction. Pristyn Care’s ACL tear surgeons in Delhi perform the surgery with the minimally invasive arthroscopic approach. During the arthroscopic ACL tear surgery in Delhi, the surgeon will make small incisions around the knee, usually 2 or 3 instead of one large incision used in the open surgery.
Most ACL tear surgeons in Delhi use arthroscopic approach to perform ACL tear surgery rather than open surgery because-
If you would like to have additional information on the diagnosis and treatment of ACL tear or if you want to speak to an ACL tear doctor in Delhi, please contact us by calling us or using the book your appointment form on the top.
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In Our Doctor's Words
"ACL tear is one of the common orthopedic conditions among teenagers and sports player. And yet a common fear I encounter is, 'If I will be able to play sports again?'. Well yes, you absolutely will. All my patients have. The only four pointers are- 1.) Early diagnosis, 2.)Timely treatment, 3.) A little rest, 4.)Basic physiotherapy. Once all four are met, you will be absolutely fine and fit to return to sports again. "
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We have a team of expert and experienced orthopedic surgeons and doctors with over 8 years of experience treating advanced orthopedic issues like ACL tears.
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Very minor tears or sprains may heal with non-surgical treatments, lifestyle changes and medication or therapy. But severe or full ACL tears require surgery.
The best time to return to sports after ACL tear surgery is when your knee feels normal and you feel confident and okay. It is a good thing to get the approval from your ACL tear doctor before returning to sports after your surgery.
The patient can walk the very next day after ACL surgery. Full recovery along with physiotherapy will take 2-3 months post ACL surgery in Delhi.
You can resume driving as soon as you are comfortable. Make sure to consult your orthopedic surgeon before doing so.crutches
Partial ACL tear or a sprained ACL can heal with the use of physiotherapy, RICE treatment, rest and pain medication (to manage pain). A complete ACL tear cannot heal on its own as there is no blood supply to the injured ligament. Surgical reconstruction or repair is usually required for a completely torn ACL.