ACL reconstruction surgery in Dubai
Overview
An anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) is a sprain, stretch, partial tear, or total tear of this important knee ligament. One of the most frequent knee injuries, it frequently happens while playing sports that require jumping, quick direction changes, and landing. The ACL injury results in instability, swelling, and agony while carrying any weight.
Common symptoms and signs of ACL injury
ACL injuries frequently manifest as excruciating pain that prevents you from continuing your activity and as a loud “pop” or popping feeling in the knee. Most people also experience symptoms like:
- Knee swelling develops quickly.
- Decreased range of motion
- Having trouble bearing weight and feeling unstable
ACL Reconstruction Surgery
Causes of ACL tear in Dubai
The strong ligament that joins your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia) is called the ACL. Due to its crucial role in knee stabilisation, an ACL injury may cause you to feel as though your knee is giving way.
An ACL rupture is a knee ailment that damages the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). The ACL’s job is to stop the tibia from moving abnormally forward and rotating. The activities that demand sudden stopping, such as basketball, football, hockey, skiing, and gymnastics, are the ones that are most likely to cause this rupture in athletes. ACL tears are frequently caused by:
- abruptly reducing speed to a stop or changing direction.
- twisting while firmly planted on the ground.
- a bad landing after a jump.
How to identify an ACL injury
Your orthopedic doctor will evaluate your knee to determine the extent of the ACL’s stretching or tearing before making a diagnosis. They might order one or more imaging tests (scans) to determine this:
- Fracture detection with X-rays
- MRI scan: used to examine soft tissue damage in greater detail, especially to tendons, cartilage, muscles, and ligaments
Your doctor will choose the best course of therapy for you after determining the severity of your injuries.
Treatment options for ACL injury
The latest cutting-edge diagnostic equipment and our skilled orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Sartawi at King’s, ensure you get the best care for ACL reconstruction surgery in Dubai. Depending on the severity of the ACL damage, your symptoms, and whether any other tissues have also been impacted, you may need non-surgical or surgical therapy.
Physiotherapy
If you qualify for non-surgical treatment, physiotherapy and rehabilitation may be recommended to you. The therapy may need to continue for a few weeks. Your chances of making a full recovery are increased if you perform the exercises as instructed. Additionally, you might need to use a hinged knee brace.
Self-care
It’s crucial to practise first aid right away after suffering an ACL injury. You should use the R.I.C.E. method (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) first and then afterwards at home to lessen discomfort and swelling.
ACL reconstruction surgery in Dubai at King’s
An artificial tendon graft is used during an ACL surgery to replace the torn ligament. Many graft procedures can be done with either a tendon from your own body (known as an autograft) or a donor body (known as an allograft). The following tendons are frequently used as potential transplant options:
- Patellar tendon, or the kneecap
- Hamstring muscle
- Quadriceps muscle
- Achilles tendon (if a donor tendon is used)
You will experience some pain following surgery which can be managed with short-term medicines to aid with the treatment. Dr. Sartawi is a renowned expert in knee surgery in Dubai. If you are looking for a holistic solution for knee pain, go ahead and book a consultation today.
