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Dr. Sanjay Barik

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Dr. Barik's Orthocare Clinic

Dr. Sanjay Barik is an experienced Orthopedic Doctor in Ramdaspeth, Nagpur. He is a qualified MBBS Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, MS – Orthopaedics.
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ACL Injury In Yavatmal

An ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) injury is one of the most common and significant knee injuries, particularly affecting athletes. The ACL is a key ligament that stabilizes the knee joint, and its injury can lead to considerable pain, swelling, and instability.

An ACL injury is the tear and sprain of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) — one of the strong bands of the tissue that help connect your thigh bone (femur) to your shinbone (tibia). ACL injuries most commonly occur during the sports that involve sudden stops and changes in the direction, jumping or landing — such as soccer, basketball, football or downhill skiing.
ACL Injury

Overview of the ACL

    • Location: The ACL is situated in the center of the knee joint, running diagonally from the back of the femur (thigh bone) to the front of the tibia (shin bone).
    • Function: The ACL provides stability to the knee by preventing the tibia from sliding out in front of the femur and controlling rotational movements of the knee.

Symptoms of ACL Injuries

  • Immediate Pain: A sharp pain in the knee at the moment of injury.
  • Swelling: Rapid swelling within a few hours due to bleeding inside the joint.
  • Instability: A sensation of the knee “giving way” or feeling unstable.
  • Limited Range of Motion: Difficulty fully bending or straightening the knee.
  • Popping Sound: Some individuals hear a “pop” at the time of injury.
  • Difficulty Weight-Bearing: Inability to put weight on the affected leg.

Surgical Management

Surgery may be recommended for active individuals, athletes, or those with complete tears and significant instability:
      1. ACL Reconstruction:
        • The damaged ACL is replaced with a graft (autograft from the patient’s own tissue, usually from the hamstring or patellar tendon, or allograft from a donor).
        • The procedure is typically performed arthroscopically, involving small incisions and using a camera to guide the surgery.

      2. ACL Repair:
        • In some cases, the torn ACL may be sutured back together. This is more common in younger patients or certain types of tears.