Knee Ligament Reconstruction in Bangalore – Ligaments are a band of tough fibrous connective tissue that connects the various cartilages and bone surrounding the knee. Ligaments help in a controlled movement of the knee. It enables the knee to twist or pivot. Damage to the ligament in the form of tear needs to be repaired or reconstructed.
The knee comprises of four major ligaments that connect the thigh bone to the shinbone. These ligaments are:
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL): ACL is responsible for controlling the rotation along with the forward movement of the shinbone. This ligament is located at the center of the knee.
Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL): PCL is responsible for the backward movement of the shinbone. This ligament is also located at the center of the knee.
Medial collateral ligament (MCL): The stability to the inner knee is ensured by this ligament
Lateral collateral ligament (LCL): The stability to the inner knee is ensured by this ligament
In the case of a mild knee ligament damage, the medication includes
In the case of severe damage where the ligament is entirely torn, the treatment required is:
The limitations of activities will depend on the severity of the injury. In case of severe damage, the injured person will be unable to even walk without experiencing pain. For a long while, pivoting or rotating the knee flexibly is a challenging task.
Here are the few FAQ’s about Ligament Reconstruction by Dr. Sushal Shanthakumar, the Best Knee Ligament Reconstruction in Bangalore:
The sprain’s severity can range from mild to serious. A mild sprain may take up to 10 days to recover. But a torn ligament is considered to be severe pain and it might make walking or doing basic exercises to be very difficult for the patients.
We are a specialty orthopedic clinic committed to the care of patients with knee, shoulder and sports injuries. We dedicate our time and services in understanding each individual patient’s condition and their requirements.