A tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is one of the most common knee injuries, especially among athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and even people involved in everyday physical activities. The ACL is a crucial ligament that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shinbone (tibia) and helps stabilize the knee. When this ligament is torn, the knee can feel unstable, painful, swollen, and weak, making even simple movements like walking, climbing stairs, or standing up difficult.

In the past, treating an ACL tear meant open surgery, which involved large incisions, significant pain, and long periods of rest and rehabilitation. Recovery could take six months to a year, making it frustrating for active individuals and athletes. Today, arthroscopic surgery has completely changed the game, offering a safer, faster, and less painful way to repair ACL injuries. Shares Dr Karthik Gudaru, who is Hyderabad’s leading surgeon for ligament injury and an experienced ACL Tear specialist.

How Arthroscopic Surgery is Revolutionising ACL Tear and PCL Tear Treatment and Recovery Time

Arthroscopic surgery is a minimally invasive technique that allows the surgeon to see inside the knee joint using a small camera called an arthroscope. This camera is inserted through tiny incisions of 1mm in size and the images are projected on a screen, helping the surgeon perform precise repairs.For ACL tears, the damaged ligament is usually reconstructed using a graft—either from the patient’s own tendon (commonly from the hamstring or patellar tendon) or a donor graft. Because the cuts are small, there is less bleeding, pain, and tissue damage, which allows faster healing and minimal scarring compared to traditional open surgery.

Why Arthroscopic ACL Surgery is a Game-Changer?

Arthroscopic ACL surgery has revolutionized the way ACL injuries are treated for several reasons:

  • Minimal Pain and Scarring: Unlike traditional open surgery, arthroscopy requires only small cuts, leaving tiny scars and causing less postoperative discomfort.
  • Precision Repair: The camera allows the surgeon to see the knee joint in great detail, helping them repair the ACL accurately and fix any additional damage, like torn cartilage.
  • Faster Recovery: Patients can begin gentle knee movements soon after surgery. With proper physiotherapy, most people return to normal daily activities within a few weeks and regain full strength and mobility within a few months. Athletes can often return to sports faster than with traditional surgery.
  • Lower Risk of Complications: Smaller incisions and less tissue damage reduce the risk of infections and complications after surgery.

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