ACL Tear and Reconstruction
Knoxville’s Best Choice for ACL Tear and Reconstruction Surgery in Eastern Tennessee
ACL Tear and Reconstruction
HOW IS AN ACL TEAR DIAGNOSED?
Generally, I’m looking at it for physical exam findings that are consistent with knee laxity, swelling, and then the history that also goes along with it. And to confirm the diagnosis, we will get an MRI scan and then go over the results, and then base our treatment based on their activity and function level.
WHAT ARE MY TREATMENT OPTIONS?
Different options for treatment can include anywhere from nonoperative treatment, to somebody that’s more sedentary to ACL reconstruction and your more younger and active patients.
WHAT IS AN ACL RECONSTRUCTION?
So the surgery is generally a reconstruction, meaning that you don’t repair the ligaments side to side, but you use some other type of tissue to reconstruct and make a new ligament to take the place of the ACL. The surgery generally is an outpatient type surgery, that’s an arthroscopic assisted type procedure.
HOW LONG IS THE RECOVERY?
The recovery can range anywhere from six to nine months, depending on how quickly their rehab process goes.
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