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Is It Safe To Have Surgery For Damage In Cruciate Anterior Ligament?

Dear Sir/Madam(Ortopaedic) I have damage in my cruciate anterior ligament,my Doctors told that i need to do an operation ,but it is very risky because it can lead to a lose of my leg(i am 21 years old). I am very confused whether to do the operation or not? Can you give me your advice regarding this matter? Thank you in advance
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
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Hello,

Thanks for writing to us,

I have studied your case with diligence.
ACL surgery when done arthroscopically is safe procedure.

If you want to play sports/active work again I will recommend you to go for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction again, graft for ACL can be used from other leg, use of endobutton will give good results.
At young age if you don’t operate for ACL then progression of knee arthritis will be rapid as your knee is not mechanically stable.

You need to do proper physiotherapy protocol before and after surgery to strengthen your quadriceps and hamstring muscles.

Knee support like knee cap or hinged knee brace will be helpful,

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Is It Safe To Have Surgery For Damage In Cruciate Anterior Ligament?

Hello, Thanks for writing to us, I have studied your case with diligence. ACL surgery when done arthroscopically is safe procedure. If you want to play sports/active work again I will recommend you to go for arthroscopic ACL reconstruction again, graft for ACL can be used from other leg, use of endobutton will give good results. At young age if you don’t operate for ACL then progression of knee arthritis will be rapid as your knee is not mechanically stable. You need to do proper physiotherapy protocol before and after surgery to strengthen your quadriceps and hamstring muscles. Knee support like knee cap or hinged knee brace will be helpful, Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care