Arthroscopic ACL & Ligament Repair in Dehradun

Arthroscopic ligament procedures use a camera and instruments inserted through small incisions to assess and treat selected knee injuries. Whether arthroscopy or another approach is appropriate depends on the specific injury and the surgeon's assessment.

Return to sport depends on healing, strength, knee control, sport demands, and rehabilitation progress. It can take many months, and clearance should come from the treating surgeon and rehabilitation team after functional assessment.

Coverage depends on the applicable scheme, eligibility, procedure, and prior authorization. Arihant Hospital's insurance desk can help check current requirements and documentation.

Graft options may include tissue taken from the patient's own body, such as hamstring or patellar tendon, and in selected cases donor tissue. The surgeon discusses the suitable option based on the injury, health, and activity goals.

Reconstruction may be considered when an ACL injury causes ongoing instability or limits desired activities, but treatment is individualized. An orthopaedic specialist considers the examination, imaging, associated injuries, activity goals, and non-surgical options.

Assessment generally includes the injury history and a physical examination. Imaging such as X-rays or MRI may be recommended to evaluate the ligament and check for associated bone, cartilage, or meniscus injuries.

Recovery varies according to the procedure, injury, general health, and rehabilitation progress. It typically involves a staged physiotherapy plan over several months; your surgeon and physiotherapist will guide safe activity progression.

A meniscus injury may sometimes be treated during the same procedure, depending on its location, pattern, and condition. The treatment plan is based on clinical examination, imaging, and the surgeon's findings.