
Suggest Treatment For Torn ACL Of Knee

This is XXXX I am going for surgery on 27th Oct'2014 as my ACL of right knee got near complete tear and am unable walk for long distances and unable to go through steps. I have attached my latest edited MRI report . Dr. XXXXXXX of Sunshine hospital XXXXXXX is treating me . He is an Arthroscopic surgeon. He has found that am unable to move my leg backside and told that my ACL has tear and my first MRI report is wrong. He suggested to check with some other radiologist and get the things cleared.
Acl surgery is a successful procedure.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
I wish you
a healthy recovery. Arthroscopic surgery of ACL is rewarding procedure. I will give you few important points of information.
1.Gtaft is used from same leg. It can be patella graft or hamstring graft. I prefer hamstrings
2. Use biodegradable screws which does not need removal.
3. You can walk from next day. Running and jumping can be started after 9 months only.
4. Knee brace will be required for 6 weeks.
As far as the MRI is concerned, I do not see any reports attached here. You can reupload the report using the site's uploader. If possible please upload MRI films too.
I hope this information is useful for you. Let me know if you have any other questions.
Thanks


Thanks for the info provided, This will be a very useful information before surgery. Here by i am trying to uploaded my MRI report but it's not getting uploaded and it's possible for me to upload MRI films.
I do have some queries regarding my surgery,
1) Any rest required after surgery doctor told me to take 3 to 4 weeks of rest .
2) When can i ride bike after surgery and after how many months i can go for usual walking and for GYM.
3) Bio degradable screws means the screws will be melted lateron .
4) why do you prefer hamstrings graft what is the difference between patella and Hamstrings .
5) For ACL surgery surgeon will make tunnels in femur and tibia and places the graft tell me what about these tunnels after surgery they will heal or not?
Actually i haven't asked above queries to my doctor hope you will understand.
Thanks & Regards ,
XXXX
I will answer all your questions.
Detailed Answer:
1. You do not need bed rest. Walking allowed from next day.
2. Biodegradable screw is self dissolving screw.
3. Tunnel disappeared once ACL heal.
4. Hamstring graft is better than patella graft becuase it does not require bone cutting so less donur site issues.
5. Bike and sports are safe after 9 months.
Thanks

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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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