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25 Ιαν 2024 · However, ACL repair usually requires surgery, which is performed under general anaesthetic and by ‘keyhole’ surgery, or arthroscopy, using a small camera to see inside the knee. Your surgeon will repair the damaged ligament using strong stitches, then anchor the repaired ligament into the thigh and shin bones using special screws that are ...
18 Ιουλ 2024 · Complete ACL tears are usually treated by sports medicine physicians and orthopedic surgeons with an ACL reconstruction surgery, in which the torn ligament is replaced with a tissue graft to mimic the natural ACL.
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most frequently injured ligaments in the knee. Ligaments are strong, non-elastic fibers that connect bones. The ACL, which runs inside the knee, connects the thighbone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia), providing stability to the knee joint. ACL tears often happen to athletes or active individuals.
2 Αυγ 2023 · ACL tear surgery. Surgery to repair damage in your knees is usually an outpatient procedure, which means you can go home the same day. Your surgeon will perform a knee arthroscopy, a minimally invasive technique to repair the tear inside your knee. Ask your surgeon what to expect.
22 Ιουν 2023 · For some people with ACL tears, surgery is the recommended treatment option. Surgery can restore the knee, stop it from giving out, and protect it from further injury.
7 Ιουν 2024 · Learn about surgical treatments for ACL tears. Read information about related injuries and about the heightened risk of future osteoarthritis of the knee resulting from a torn ACL. HSS features tips on health, mind-body issues, fitness, and injury prevention for adults and children.
The goal of physical therapy is to strengthen the muscles around the knee to compensate for the absence of the ACL. Specifically, strengthening the muscles in the back of the thigh (the hamstrings) is helpful.
