ACL Reconstruction Surgery In Pune

ACL Reconstruction surgery

ACL reconstruction surgery is done to replace torn anterior cruciate (KROO-she-ate) ligament (ACL) which is a major ligament in your knee. In games like basketball, soccer, football, downhill skiing and gymnastics ACL injuries most commonly occur because they involve sudden stops and changes in direction.

In ACL reconstruction surgery the torn ligament is removed and replaced with a piece of tendon from another part of your knee or from a deceased donor. ACL reconstruction surgery is performed through small incisions around your knee joint.

ACL reconstruction is performed by a surgeon who specializes in surgical procedures of the bones and joints (orthopedic surgeon). Here Dr. Aniket Patil is well known orthopedic surgeon for ACL reconstruction surgery in Pune. Dr. Aniket Patil performs ACL surgery in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad(PCMC)

Generally, Orthopedic Surgeon recommends ACL reconstruction if:

• You’re an athlete and specially you are involved in sports like involves jumping, cutting, or pivoting and want to continue in your sports
• If More than one ligament or the meniscus in your knee is injured
• The injury is causing your knee to buckle during everyday activities
• If you’re young in which activity factor is important than age