Knee Ligament Tear Surgery

Bands of strong elastic tissue surrounding joints in the body are referred to as ligaments. They form a strong bond between your bones, assist your joints, and restrict the amount of movement they can make. You have ligaments in your knees, shoulders, elbows, ankles, and so on and so forth. The joints can become unstable if you expand or tear them.

Knee instability can result from damage to the ligaments. Sports-related ligament injuries are the most frequent occurrences. Accidents and everyday wear and tear are other ways to harm them. A torn ligament dramatically reduces the range of motion in the knee. As a result, the affected leg is unable to twist, tilt, or turn. If non-surgical treatment fails to restore a torn ligament, a surgical procedure may be the only option.

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery can help you get back to a normal, active lifestyle by curing or dramatically reducing your symptoms. Knee strength and stability are restored following a successful ACL surgical procedure. After a knee injury has healed, some people prefer to report to work or sports with the extra protection of a knee brace for support.

Knee ligaments

The knee is made up of four key ligaments. The ligaments in the knee join the femur or thighbone to the tibia or shin bone, which includes:

Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) – This regulates the tibia’s (shin bone) turning and forward motion, and is located in the middle of the knee.

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) – This governs backward tibia motion and is located in the core of the knee.

Medial collateral ligament (MCL) – It provides stability to the internal knee.

Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) – It provides stability to the external knee.

Knee ligament tear surgery

Injuries to the anterior cruciate ligament, which runs through the middle of the kneecap, are the most common. In an unexpected twisting motion, the ACL is frequently extended or torn. ACL injuries are more likely to occur when participating in sports like basketball, squash, skiing, and football. A damaged ACL cannot be repaired by tying it back together, but new tissue can be grafted onto it and the ACL can be redeveloped. The magnitude of your anterior cruciate ligament injury and how it influences your wellbeing will determine whether you need knee surgery.

To repair a torn knee ligament, surgeons use a healthy tendon in its place. To keep the knee joint from dislocating, a tendon transplanted from the kneecap or hamstring is used. It is possible for the tendon graft to be taken from the patient or an organ donor.

Our orthopedic surgeon will go over the procedure with you and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you have. They will likely conduct a complete physical exam as well as a medical history review to ensure that you are healthy enough for the procedure. You may also have to take other diagnostic and blood tests.

You’ll most likely have a few weeks of physiotherapy before your surgical procedure. Prior to surgery, the purpose is to minimize pain and inflammation, regain full mobility in your knee, and build strength. An operation to repair your knee ligaments can be done while you’re asleep, under general anesthesia, or while you’re conscious, under spinal anesthesia.

Post-surgical care

During a subsequent visit to our clinic, the surgical staples or sutures will be removed, if they are not dissolvable. After you return home, it’s crucial to keep the wound site dry and clean. Our doctor will provide you with explicit guidelines on how to manage pain or swelling. Keeping your leg elevated, using an ice pack on your knee, and resting as much as possible are some of the measures to be taken.

After ACL surgery, physiotherapy can help strengthen and enhance flexibility in the knee muscles. It is critical to adhere to the rehabilitation plan in order to heal properly and achieve the best possible results.

Contact us immediately if you experience fever, bleeding or drainage, increased pain, or any unusual symptom.

Risks involved

Complications can occur during any surgical intervention. Some potential risks may include infection, bleeding, or blood clots in the lungs or legs. After surgical ligament repair, some individuals may suffer knee pain, restricted mobility, and even inflammation, while others may experience an increase in knee joint motion as the graft wears down over the years.

Other potential consequences may exist based on the particular health condition. Discuss your health condition and any concerns you may have with our specialists before the surgery.

Minimizing the possibility of complications

You can lower your risk of developing certain side effects by following the treatment plan and taking certain measures such as:

• Following doctor’s instructions, including any diet or exercise restrictions.
• Notifying our anesthesiologist or doctor if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.
• Informing our doctor right away if you notice anything unusual, such as bleeding, fever, or increased discomfort.
• Notifying our medical team of any allergies you may have.
• Adhering strictly to the directions on your prescriptions.

Why choose 7DMC?

We are a pioneer in the medical industry in Dubai. We have earned a solid reputation in the healthcare industry by providing a wide range of services that patients can rely on. We’ve done a commendable job across the board, consistently setting new standards owing to our diverse portfolio. High-tech medical equipment, qualified surgeons, and advanced medical facilities all contribute to our clinic’s high standard of patient care.

At our orthopedic clinic, you can gain from our experts and amenities and receive the most adequate treatment for an ACL tear. Our competent and trained orthopedic surgeons have direct exposure to the most sophisticated testing technology available, ensuring that you receive high-quality care for your anterior cruciate ligament tear.

Our joints, muscles, and bones all work together to move and stabilize our bodies. Ligaments are structures that join two bones together and act as a stabilizer or a connector between two bones. This prevents the bones in the joint from twisting too much or moving too far apart and becoming dislocated.

One of the most frequently injured knee ligaments is the anterior cruciate ligament. ACL injuries are more common in high-risk sports like football, basketball, skiing, and soccer. In most cases, patients complain of discomfort, swelling, and a general sense of unsteadiness in the knee. ACL tears are rarely sewn back together with sutures; hence a tendon graft usually replaces the torn ACL. Post-surgery, it is normal to feel some discomfort during the healing process. Our surgeon and staff will do everything they can to minimize your discomfort and speed up your recovery.

References

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/knee-ligament-surgery/

https://www.livehealthily.com/surgical-procedures/repairtotendon

https://www.sports-health.com/sports-injuries/knee-injuries/acl-tear-surgical-repair