Last updated: 16th March, 2020 The ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) in the knee is very important for keeping it stable. This ligament joins the upper leg (femur) and lower leg (tibia) bones to each other. There are chances of an injury in the ACL while over-straightening of your knee, bending or twisting it, landing down incorrectly […]
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Biodegradable Vs Metallic Screws for ACL Reconstruction
Last updated: 7th April, 2020 Reviewed by – Dr. Satish Reddy Many considering an ACL surgery have questions on what type of screws, biodegradable screws or metallic screws, would give the best outcome. There are many factors to be considered before choosing one. Let’s see the details about choosing the biodegradable screws or metallic screws for ACL […]
All about Partial Knee Replacement
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Partial Knee Replacement, also known as Unicondylar Knee Replacement or Unicompartmental Knee Replacement is a surgical procedure performed to alleviate pain and mobility issues in patients who have limited damage to knee joints. The damage could be due to arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or trauma. Before going into details of partial knee […]
Single-bundle vs. Double-bundle ACL Surgery
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 Reviewed by – Dr. Satish Reddy Disruption of the ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) is among the most frequent musculoskeletal injuries affecting physically active men and women. It is one of the most common sports injuries. ACL reconstruction surgery is a widely accepted approach for treating tears, but continues to evolve, with many […]
Why is MRI not the gold standard for deciding an ACL surgery?
Last updated: 25th December, 2019 ACL tear is one of the most common sports injuries that can occur as a result of an unexpected and sudden twist of the knee, or a strong blow to the knee joint. These injuries may also occur as a result of fall injuries. ACL tear, as opposed to ACL sprain, […]