Knee injuries are among the most common orthopaedic issues, often requiring surgical intervention for proper healing and restoration of function. Two of the most frequently discussed procedures are MPFL (Medial Patellofemoral Ligament) reconstruction and ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) reconstruction. Both surgeries address different types of knee ligament injuries, and understanding the differences between them is…
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injuries are common among athletes and active individuals. When the ACL tears, it often requires surgical intervention to restore knee stability and function. In recent years, Bio-ACL reconstruction has emerged as a promising alternative to traditional ACL reconstruction techniques. But how does it compare, and is it truly a game-changer? This…
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The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the key stabilizing ligaments in the knee. It prevents excessive forward movement of the shinbone (tibia) relative to the thighbone (femur) and provides rotational stability. An ACL injury, particularly a tear, can significantly impact an athlete’s ability to perform at their highest level. Understanding which sports carry…
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Common Causes of Knee Injury Almost all of us have scraped or bruised our knees as children, while running, playing, or riding our cycle. Even adults are prone to injuring their knees every now and then. The cause of your knee injury and intensity of symptoms determine its seriousness. Let us take a look…
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[sc_fs_faq sc_id=”fs_faqibyfumlcl” html=”true” headline=”h2″ img=”” question=”What Is Arthroscopy?” img_alt=”” css_class=”” ]Arthroscopy is a minimally invasive technique of diagnosing and treating disorders of almost all joints within the body. To perform arthroscopy, a very small surgical incision is given on the skin over the joint. An arthroscope is a narrow, tube-like structure made of flexible fiberoptic…
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What Are Sports Injuries? Any form of injury that is traumatic, sudden or forceful in nature and exerts a forceful impact on any muscle, bone, joint, tendon or cartilage qualifies as a sports injury. Such injuries are usually sustained while performing exercise, engaging in sports or after performing exertive physical activities. Sometimes the injury can…
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[sc_fs_faq sc_id=”fs_faqtixw5chjg” html=”true” headline=”h2″ img=”” question=”What Are The Types Of Shoulder Injuries?” img_alt=”” css_class=”” ] Your shoulder is one of the most likely parts of the musculoskeletal system to sustain injuries, since it contributes to a lot of day-to-day physical activity. Let us take a look at the common type of injuries that your shoulder…
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[sc_fs_faq sc_id=”fs_faqkbo4zvxpd” html=”true” headline=”h2″ img=”” question=”What is ACL Tear Surgery?” img_alt=”” css_class=”” ]Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) tear surgery involves replacing or repairingthe damaged ACL in order to restore normal knee joint anatomy and functions. A tendon taken from another joint of the patient’s own body is used in place of the damaged ACL. [/sc_fs_faq] For…
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Surgery is performed to restore the function of the knee. As the ligament is responsible for holding the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia) of the knee together in place, its injury may result in swelling, severe pain, loss of strength and inability to bend or straighten the knee. However,…
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL injury can mostly be seen in sportsperson or people involved in rigorous physical activities. They can lead to severe consequences if not treated or prevented. However, as per a surgeon who performs ACL tear surgery in Mumbai people do not possess proper knowledge about ACL and ACL injury. What is…
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