ACL Tear Surgery

How is an ACL Injury Diagnosed?

X-rays: X-rays are usually performed to rule out a bone fracture. However, X-rays don’t show soft tissues, such as ligaments and tendons.
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): This test involves radio waves and a strong magnetic field to create images of both hard and soft tissues in your body. An MRI can show the extent of an ACL injury and signs of damage to other tissues in the knee, including the cartilage.
Ultrasound: In this test, sound waves are used to visualize internal structures, ultrasound may be used to check for injuries in the ligaments, tendons, and knee muscles.

Advanced ACL Tear Surgery at SurgiKure

SurgiKure Healthcare offers advanced, minimally-invasive acl tear surgery using USFDA-approved technology across Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada and Hyderabad.

No cuts or stitches where laser applies
Same-day discharge for most procedures
Insurance covered with cashless support
Free follow-up care included

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common choices of graft for ACL reconstruction surgery include,

The necessity of ACL tear surgery depends on the type of injury. Partial tears can be managed using stretching and strengthening exercises. Therefore, for athletic people, surgery is recommended so they can resume their sports. Long-term instability of the knee can even promote arthritis, so it is crucial to keep up-to-date with strengthening exercises and wear a brace whenever you are moving your joint.

Swimming is usually recommended after ACL surgery as it strengthens the quadriceps (hamstring muscle), which helps support the tendon graft. However, swimming and running should be avoided for at least 4-5 months after the surgery. If you want to, you can swim with just your arms without paddling your feet 2-3 months after the surgery with your doctor’s approval.

Swelling after surgery is normal. It is a part of the healing process. In many cases, people experience moderate to severe swelling in the first few days or weeks after surgery and mild to moderate swelling for three to six months post-surgery.

After ACL surgery, you must avoid the following things to promote healing, including

A healthcare provider usually suggests that 3 months are enough to recover before running again. In some rare cases, 3 months is just not enough time for the structure of the ACL graft to have healed enough to withstand the forces of running.