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I have had ACL reconstruction in 2016 with Hamstring graft. I tore my ACL again of the same knee and and I am going for a revision surgery, using hamstring from the other knee. Since hamstrings of both my knees would have been used as a graft, does that imply chances of early arthritis? Or any other Hamstring related issue? Is there any way to avoi

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There is no risk by using hamstrings ...  Read More

Which Autograft should be used for acl surgery. Hamstring graft or pattela graft??? I am 19 year old athlete and wish to continue heavy sports after surgery.

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Both can be used..but rehabilitation with Patella takes a little longer as compared to hamstring.. I have done both grafts and all my patients have gone back to active sports. ...  Read More

What are the disadvantages of using hamstring graft over pattela graft., for acl reconstruction surgery. I am 19 year old athlete

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Disadvantage of using a hamstring Graft is that its a tendinous Graft as compared to a bone Patella bone Graft.. if ur an athlete it would be preferable for you to get a hamstring Graft as taking a Pa ...  Read More

In my ACL RECONSTRUCTION SURGERY hamstring graft (Autograft) is used. Does hamstring graft regenerate itself at the place from where it is harvested. CAN hamstring graft regenerate at its original site.

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I can understand your problems but need some medical history to evaluate your case for better guidance and treatment. Easily contact me on practo chat for further discussion. ...  Read More

What are the pros and cons of pattela graft?? What are the pros and cons of hamstring graft?? Which graft should be used for acl surgery?? I wish to continue heavy sports after surgery. An i am 19 year old athlete

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Consult an orthopaedic surgeon ...  Read More

What is the disadvantages of pattela graft over hamstring graft in an acl reconstruction surgery?? I am 19 year old athlete and wish to continue heavy sports after surgery. Which graft should I choose.

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Hi I've just had an acl reconstruction with my hamstring graft after 4 week's of having this I'm in agony and there is loads of swelling I have no brace but I am on crutches I had an infection in my slice which has been treated for but I'm wondering shall I go to a&e I'm crying with agney I'm 14

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Consult Ur surgeon ...  Read More

Which is a better choice for revision ACL surgery, Hamstring graft from other knee or patellar tendon graft. My first surgery was using hamstring graft.

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Dear Sir, Dr kunal has already provided you with the right answer. ...  Read More

What are the advantages of hamstring graft over pattela graft. Which graft should be used for acl surgery??

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Hamstring Graft and Patella Graft both can be used for acl surgery. It completely depends on the surgeon comfort. In Patella Graft there is a longer duration of rehabilitation as compared to hamstring ...  Read More

Which graft is better for acl surgery. Pattela graft or hamstring graft ?? What are advantage of pattela graft over hamstring graft.?

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You need to consult us to guide you exactly & clear all your doubts ...  Read More

Hello to my Respected Doctor, After Consulting a well know Dr, he advised my father to go ACL reconstruction surgery with Modern method - QUADRICEPS Ligament Surgery (with Internal Bracing) inspite of Traditional- Hamstring Method. I am here to have your valuable opinion if that true and which ACL method will be best for my father to have this o

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Hamstring is the classic method but since your father is 60 years old, quadriceps graft will give a predictable graft size. Considering his age I would advice to get a weigh bearing x ray scannogram t ...  Read More

Will it be good to go for my father's ACL Surgery at 59 age? He has Complete ACL & partial meniscus tear. Is it not possible to stand again on his feet without any complications? Existing disease: BP and Piles,

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At this age need not to go for ACL reconstruction, if he is having moderate to low level of activities He will be fine if adequate Hamstring and quadriceps strengthening exercises to be done ...  Read More

I am 31 y/o Sportsman. Suffered torn left ACL in 2018 and reconstructed it using tibial graft and rushed back to sports in about 4-6 months of surgery. Suffered the same ACL tear again about 4 months ago. What procedure would allow me to get back to sports at earliest?

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I had ACL surgery around a month back. After 1 month of surgery, I was able to start walking for short time. Yesterday I walked for some more time following which today I'm having pain and swelling at knee and the muscle above knee. I'm following RICE method to reduce the pain and swelling. I wanted to know is it normal to have pain and swelling

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You should visit your operating surgeon. ...  Read More

I have ACL surgery scheduled for next week at Sports Injury Centre department in Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. I have attached my test reports. Can someone please let me know if I'm fit to undergo the surgery as per the test reports. I've heard from someone that usually if there's even minor issues like fever, the surgery gets delayed.

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Go for surgery ...  Read More

Hi i wanted an inquiry regarding knee bone grafting surgery! can you help me about the overall cost, complications and the procedure?

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The procedure (Knee bone graft ) is unclear …kindly ask ur doctor what is the actual procedure name ...  Read More

Which hospital is the best for ACL surgery in Haldwani, Uttarakhand How's Agarwal Clinic and Nursing Home in Haldwani

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Dear sir/madam Is that post ACL surgery infection persisted up to 1.5 years. Why I am asking is I am feeling the same as before acl surgery. Earlier my surgery time wound not healed upto 2 months but not observed fever and just used antibiotics and not done any Graft removal. If there are any damages due to infection in knee shown in mri scan.

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1st clinical evaluation has to be done, if some positive findings come then MRI has to be done ...  Read More

My ACL is completely got torn if I do surgery will it successful 100% as many people use to say success rate is very mere.

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Success rate of surgery is quite high. But, I would like to examine you before recomanding surgery. ...  Read More

Hiii..i had my acl&meniscus repair surgery 3 weeks back..my question is when can i start walking half weight or full weight with crutches without crutches..and when can i start my nrml life household work n al???

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Depends on the type of meniscus injury. Usually one can start partial weight bearing after 4 weeks. Increase activity gradually, full weight bearing by 6-8 weeks and return to daily household work. ...  Read More

I had acl reconstuction and meniscus surgery stiches 2 days back so my question is wen can i strt walking lightly at home or wen can i start my knee movement..do i need to strt my physio therapy rght nw or after sum tym??do i nd sport physio or nrml physio is f9???

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Hi. You need an online consultation for best diagnosis and treatment at least to know the present condition. ...  Read More

I have met with an accident 3 months ago and doctor prescribed me an MRI for my right knee. And the result was i have torn my acl completely. Now i want to go for surgery. Iam a software engineer by profession and it is work from home now. Can i start my work after 3 days of acl surgery?

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After 3 days!!!! you can work from home.. You need to rest knee for 2-4 weeks ...  Read More

Laxity in ACL graft on MRI report of 10 months ACL reconstruction case needs revision surgey or treats with physiotherapy. I have not fall after surgery.

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Needs clinical evaluation to check instability . ...  Read More

9 months back I had a ACL reconstruction still I am getting the pain and regular sounds from the knee but there is no instability due to that I am not able to even jogging. Because of that I was taken the MRI recently it shows " Mild anterior tibial translation with degeneration and ACL graft laxity". Now what should I do is that curable with physi

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visit our hospital for physical examination.. ...  Read More

Sir/madam I had acl reconstruction 9 months back but I'm having the pain till now and getting sounds from the knee regularly because of that today I was taken the mri please check my MRI report can u please give me a suggestion. But there is no instability I'm not jogging or running. Is that physiotherapy is enough for this condition.

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This pain and sounds maybe due to muscle weakness . You should be properly assessed by the physiotherapist and exercises should applied to reduce pain and to increase strength of knee.muscles ...  Read More

For ACL graft. SemiT+Gracilius double fold option is better or quadrupled SemiT option is better? Pls explain in detail.

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Quadrupled semi t is better as it has better strength ...  Read More

Sir 5 weeks back my ACL Reconstruction has done and there was a slight movement between tibia and knee when tight the muscles after relaxing.is that ok sir . All of this has done I had observed while doing physiotherapy.

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Slight movement is required for the proper function of knee ...  Read More

Hi my husband got done ACL surgery 7days back , he has been doing physio right after his surgery but he is having extreme pain even one week later the surgery .. he has stopped his medicines but has to take pain killer in night as the pain is extreme.. swelling is also there can anyone tell why the pain is there and how long will it be there ?

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Postoperative pain will be there madam. Which will last upto 2-3 weeks and pain will come down as the days progress. Use T. Retoz-MR PO sos for pain madam. Ice pack application twice daily over 20mi ...  Read More

Hi Doctors, I had an ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon 8 months ago. I have this issue with my foot landing in my operated leg. My foot drops more when I walk more prominently with flat shows or slippers or bare feet. I also am not able to gain/engage my VMO while walking. Please suggest some thing.

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Ankle strap weight exercises and vmo exercises against resistance ...  Read More

Sir its 6 weeks of my acl and meniscus repair surgery is over ,now can i walk without knee brace and crutches and start climb stairs or not.

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You can start walking without brace if your quadriceps strength is good. Otherwise, there is a risk of re jerk over the knee which may cause strain over the reconstructed ligament. ...  Read More

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