ACL Reconstructions
Anterior Cruciate Ligament also known as ACL repair is an innovative treatment of
knee ligament injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament is one of four ligaments in
your knee that is essential in keeping your knee stable. If you've torn or ruptured
your ACL, it can be reconstructed by replacing the ligament with a graft. This will
stop the knee from giving way when making twisting or turning movements.The
procedure enables patients to return to physical activity, much quicker than a
standard ACL reconstruction (Three months after the surgery). ACL repair is a new
approach to treatment.
Our expert surgeons can reattach the torn ends of the ligaments together with the
latest knee ligament repair technology. Our dedicated physiotherapy team will help
you get back on your feet using KABERA’s personalized patient pathway. Our
specialist physiotherapy department can help with recovery form surgery using
techniques such as acupuncture, electrotherapy, massage and rehabilitation in our
hydrotherapy pool.
ACL Reconstructions Treatment at KABERA
If you decide to have ACL reconstruction surgery at KABERA, here’s how the surgeon will perform the treatment
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The procedure is carried out under general anaesthetic
- The knee is examined arthroscopically to assess concomitant injuries
- A ligament graft is obtained by harvesting a section of either the hamstring tendons of the same knee (the gracilis and semitendinosus tendons) or else a portion of the patellar tendon (with small bone blocks at either end).
- Tunnels are drilled through the bones of the tibia and the femur into the knee joint.
- The tendon graft is threaded through into the knee, and the ends are fixed firmly using either screws or other specialised fixation devices which hold the graft in place under tension.
- Patients are normally able to be discharged the day after their surgery.
Why ACL Reconstructions
at KABERA?
At KABERA, our specialists work together as part of a multidisciplinary team. Our specialists are in constant contact with each other, radiographers, physiotherapists, nurses and other clinical professionals to guarantee top-class medicine at the highest level. Our doctors, therapists and nursing staff work tirelessly every day to ensure that you receive the finest standard of care and the best possible outcome from your treatment.