ACL Reconstruction Delhi | Fast Recovery with Dr. Aman Dua – Stable Knees, Active Life
ACL reconstruction fixes a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in your knee, a common injury from sports like soccer or skiing and may happen with falls during day to day activities that makes your knee feel wobbly or give way. Surgeons replace the damaged ligament with a strong graft—often tissue from your own hamstring or patellar tendon or synthetic graft—to restore stability so you can move confidently again. The procedure is usually minimally invasive, taking about an hour, with most patients walking the next day and returning to sporting activities in 6-9 months.
What Causes ACL Tears
The ACL is like a sturdy rope inside your knee that stops the shin bone from sliding forward or twisting too much during quick turns or jumps. It often tears completely from sudden stops, awkward landings, or direct hits, causing swelling, pain, and instability. Not everyone needs surgery—mild cases heal with rest and therapy—but active people benefit most from reconstruction to avoid long-term issues like arthritis.
How the Surgery Works
Under anesthesia, the surgeon uses a tiny camera (arthroscope) through small cuts to clean out the torn ACL. They drill tunnels in your thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia), thread the graft through like a bridge, and secure it with screws or buttons. Your body then grows new ligament tissue around the graft over months, making it strong as before. Procedure requires a short stay and you're home the next day.
Recovery Steps
- First weeks: Use a brace and crutches; ice and elevate to ease swelling while starting gentle exercises.
- Months 1-3: Physical therapy builds strength and range—expect no running yet.
- Months 3-6: Gradually jog, cut, and sport-train; full clearance comes after strength tests.
- Follow your doctor's plan closely, like Dr. Aman Dua's at Fortis Escorts, Okhla, New Delhi for personalized plan and advice.
What to Expect Long-Term
Most feel minimal pain after 1 to 2 month and regain full function in following months, but skip extreme twists forever to protect the knee. Rare risks include infection or stiffness, but expert care keeps them low. Discuss options with your surgeon for the best graft fit to your lifestyle.
