Arete Hospitals, Gachibowli

On 15th August 2025, one small misstep led to a twisting injury in my left knee. At that moment, I initially thought it might be a fracture, but the X-ray showed nothing, so that was ruled out. Still, something didn’t feel right internally. There was a certain feeling at that exact moment of injury that stayed with me—it wasn’t normal. I went to NIMS Hyderabad, where I was advised a cylindrical splint for 15 days. Those initial days were filled with uncertainty. It wasn’t just about the pain or restricted movement, but more about not knowing what exactly had gone wrong. Every day felt like waiting for clarity.After the splint was removed on 29th August, I underwent an MRI on 30th August. The report showed a high-grade partial ACL tear, lateral meniscus tear, early medial meniscus involvement, MCL injury, joint effusion, and bone contusions. That was the point where everything became clear—this was not a minor injury. After consulting a few doctors, I was advised ACL reconstruction along with meniscus repair. That’s when I started searching seriously for the right doctor, knowing that this decision would impact my long-term recovery. I met Dr. Prabhat Lakkireddy at Arete Hospitals, Gachibowli, on 3rd September. From the first consultation, he took the time to explain everything in detail—what exactly was damaged, what required surgery, what didn’t, and what recovery would realistically look like. Along with him, Dr. Sharath was equally involved and supportive throughout. There was clarity, patience, and honesty in how they approached my case, which gave me confidence to move forward.On 10th September 2025, I underwent arthroscopic surgery, which included ACL reconstruction using a hamstring graft (semitendinosus and gracilis tendons) along with repair of both medial and lateral meniscus tears. The surgery went well, and I was discharged with a structured rehabilitation plan involving walker-assisted movement, restricted knee bending, and physiotherapy.Recovery had started, and I was mentally preparing for a long but steady process. But one thing that stayed with me during this phase was watching others around me—friends playing, moving freely, doing normal activities—and realizing how much I had taken simple movement for granted. Being physically present but not able to participate is a different kind of feeling.Just when things seemed to be progressing, towards the end of October, I started experiencing increasing pain and swelling again. When I went for review, Dr. Prabhat explained that there might be an infection. Hearing that after already going through surgery was difficult to process. Further evaluation confirmed septic arthritis of the left knee. I underwent another arthroscopic procedure on 31st October, where synovial biopsy, synovectomy, and lavage were performed, and samples were sent for testing.The report later showed Enterobacteriaceae spp. and Klebsiella pneumoniae with NDM carbapenem resistance, indicating a drug-resistant infection. While I was still in the OT, I was informed that I would need another procedure the next day to insert a central ne for 6 weeks of IV antibiotics. That moment felt heavy—it was like the situation had suddenly become much bigger than I had prepared for.The following weeks required a different level of patience. Living with a PICC line, going through IV antibiotics daily, restricted movement, and restarting parts of recovery again—it slows you down both physically and mentally. There were days where progress felt visible, and days where it felt like nothing was changing.Throughout this phase, the way Dr. Prabhat Lakkireddy and Dr. Sharath handled everything made a significant difference. They were consistent in monitoring, clear in communication, and practical in their approach. Every step—whether it was identifying the infection early, planning the second procedure, or managing antibiotics—was handled with clarity and confidence, which helped me stay grounded through the process.At the same time, my parents were my constant support system through all of this. My mother was there throughout, taking care of everything I needed during recovery, and my father made sure I never felt alone in handling the situation. Their presence made it easier to stay consistent with treatment and not lose focus during difficult phases.Even now, recovery is still in progress. Physiotherapy continues, strength is gradually improving, and stability is coming back step by step. This journey has been more than just an ACL injury—it has been about understanding how recovery can take unexpected turns, the importance of the right medical team, and the patience required to get through it. It also makes you value simple things like walking, running, and moving freely in a way you never think about until it’s taken away for a while.

Dr. Anand Sagari's professional and insightful discussion and explanation of my diabetes significantly eased my anxiety. Her experience and skill in dealing with people are reflected in her words. Moreover, the treatment she prescribed has greatly improved my condition.

Doctor- Mr. Dhananjaneya Reddy.N is Down-To-Earth person, while treating with Patients and their Attendees. He can Diagnose the problem immediate and take the quick & necessity action in much less time to save the Patient life. He is Polite and Humble by nature.

I expect the Doctor - to be in heights in the way he move in his medical career path, and not only as Interventional Cardiologist, and also as Chief Heart Surgeon 😷 . So that he can treat and help more of Mankind.

I was suffering from severe lower back pain with sciatica. I visited the doctor after trying home remedies which were of no use.

The doctor listened to the complaints in detail, performed a few physical tests and confirmed it was a disc related issue in the lower back.

After a few days of treatment and posture training, I have not felt similar pains for the past 2 months.

Would strongly recommend for any orthopaedic issues.

Thank you.