ACL Reconstruction in Delhi

Ligaments and bones in the body are the important parts of the human body. They are there to support the body in several ways. The ACL is the short name for the anterior cruciate ligament. It is also referred as ACL tears. ACL reconstruction is the category of surgical process which is carried to reconstruct the damaged or tear ligament in the utmost central part of the knee. Any type of harm in the ligament can injure the knee physically. This ACL surgery also helps to keep the shin bone in the knee in accurate location. Shin bone is also known by the name of tibia. Dr. Dhananjay Gupta is the best best ACL surgeon in Delhi. He has done many 100% successful acl reconstruction surgery in Delhi

Keyhole Surgery

Keyhole surgery is the alias for minimally invasive surgery and laparoscopic surgery. This is the most updated method used in the surgical procedures. In such types of surgeries, the main surgeries are done away from the injured body parts. Small incisions and cuts usually of 0.5-1.5 cm are made in the other part of the body.

ACL Reconstruction Surgery in Delhi

The entire process of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction is the operational process of replacement of operational tissue graft that is located in the knee part of the body. This surgery is carried for reinstating the enactment or function subsequently after the anterior cruciate ligament wound. This surgery is performed arthroscopically. The damaged ligament is removed within the knee in advance the graft is placed.

Advantages of keyhole surgery

With the modern technologies, updated facilities and benefits also come. Benefit of keyhole surgery, also called as laparoscopic surgery are-

  • Less pain
  • Short duration of recovery
  • Reduced haemorrhaging
  • Positive outcome.

The main element of keyhole surgery

Chief and most important element of the keyhole surgery is the application of laparoscope technique. Laparoscope is the comprehensive extended fibre optic cable construction that allows the doctors to have the outlook of the damaged area by the aid of the wire from the distance. However, this position is quiet easy to access.

When does someone have to undergo ACL reconstruction?

Damaged and injured ligaments develop many symptoms that are enough to indicate that the person needs to visit the doctor. Some of the basic symptoms are mentioned as-

  • Problem in siting and standing for a long time
  • Fever from a terrible pain
  • Walking problem
  • Unbearable pain
  • Inflammation in the ligaments and joints of the body
  • Fragile ligaments and joints.

Disadvantages of keyhole surgery

The updated method of surgery that is using keyhole surgery has some of the disadvantages too. These cons are-

  • Minimising tactile sensation
  • Reduced chance of depth perception
  • Probability of damaging tissue
  • Incapability of judging correctly that how much energy is being smeared to tissues and cells.

What should one do after undergoing the keyhole surgery?

The success of any surgery is totally subjective to the patient’s track record of the disease or damage. Utilization of proper tools and modern technology is on the doctor’s part. Same is with the keyhole surgery. If patient experience any of the symptoms discussed above, they should immediately go for the treatment. And most importantly before undergoing the surgery one should check the track record of the surgeon and post-surgery follow the prescription of doctors timely.

The risks of ACL reconstruction surgery

Risks are the factors that are commonly associated with any surgery. Sometimes the range of the risks is on higher side some are on the lower side. Some of the risks are-

  • umbilical hernias
  • diffusion of blood vessels
  • trocar injuries
  • dense adhesions
  • abdominal wall hematoma
  • force on the phrenic nerve
  • Coagulation disorders
  • hemorrhage
  • umbilical injury infection
  • Vascular injuries

Reasons for ligament and joint damage?

Joint damage and injury are natural to any person, but several reasons that can be identified are-

  • Age
  • Arthritis
  • Infection
  • Accidents
  • Heredity
  • Fractures
  • Lack of calcium

Arthritis

Major prevalent disease in the country in today’s time is arthritis. This disease is related to pains, swelling and cramps in the body muscles, bones and mainly the joints. Patient experiences unbearable and intolerant pain being affected by this disease. Arthritis is most commonly observed in women. Nearly 92% of arthritis patient suffer from osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the types of arthritis. There are several causes which lead to this problem. Some of them are highlighted as:  immune disorder, mal nutrition, imbalanced weight, being overweight, unhealthy diet, age or stress. Identifying the most accurate reason is very necessary for proper cure and best treatment.

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Dr Dhananjay Gupta

Dr Dhananjay Gupta
Director and Senior Consultant,
Orthopaedics and Joint Reconstruction and Replacement Surgeon
Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj, Delhi.