Acl reconstruction- anterior cruciate ligament is main stabiliser of the knee . Important ligament which provide stability while running , jumping , playing .
Contact sports , fall from two wheelers are commonest causes for ACL injury .
Reconstruction of this ligament using semitendinosis graft is arthroscopic procedure required for this injury.
As this surgery is arthroscopic procedure / key hole surgery , patient can go home on very next day with full weight bearing walking .
Start his routine activity within 15 days and he has to follow physiotherapy schedule for 6-8 wks to strengthen the new ligament .
Contact sports , fall from two wheelers are commonest causes for ACL injury .
Reconstruction of this ligament using semitendinosis graft is arthroscopic procedure required for this injury.
As this surgery is arthroscopic procedure / key hole surgery , patient can go home on very next day with full weight bearing walking .
Start his routine activity within 15 days and he has to follow physiotherapy schedule for 6-8 wks to strengthen the new ligament .
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