All operations have risks, and anesthesia also has risks. Of course, the probability is low. Otherwise, surgery will not become a routine treatment. Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery is not very risky; the biggest surgical risk is postoperative infection. It is suggested that patients must pay attention to hygiene before and after surgery, quit smoking and drinking, avoid colds and gastrointestinal infections, and avoid mosquito bites and skin damage. If the postoperative infection is suspected, a puncture should be performed in time, and joint fluid should be drawn for testing. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, it should be dealt with immediately. If not dealt with in time, follow-up treatment and rehabilitation will be very troublesome.
As for the impact of reconstruction materials on the body, it is very small and has almost no impact. Patients can still play football, basketball and other sports. In the past, when the patellar tendon and quadriceps tendon were removed, it may cause pain in the front of the knee, but the incidence of this phenomenon is also very low. After autologous tendon transplantation with the hamstring tendon, this problem does not exist.
After ACL reconstruction, can it return to its original state?
If the patient’s motor ability was 100 points before and 50-60 points after the injury, the average score after surgery could reach 80-90 points. The most important thing is that the doctor does the operation well and the patient does the rehabilitation training well. For some athletes, if the surgery is done well, combined with better rehabilitation training after surgery, it is possible to reach the pre-injury sports level or even higher. The injury’s length, the meniscus condition and cartilage damage, and individual differences will all affect postoperative recovery. In general, 60- 70% of patients return to their pre-injury activity level after surgery.
How soon after surgery can I bend my legs? How long will it take to walk normally?
Generally, the leg can be bent 4 to 7 days after ACL reconstruction. Still, if the meniscus suture is also performed during the operation, the time to start bending the leg after the operation may be delayed.
Usually, patients can walk normally 2-3 months after surgery, but there are large individual differences. Patients who recover quickly may walk normally within one month after surgery, and patients who recover slowly may even take half a year.
Currently, acl surgery singapore is the mainstay of treatment for ACL ruptures. Generally, the autologous tendon is used for transplantation; that is, a small piece of tendon is taken from other parts of the body and “installed” to the original position of the anterior cruciate ligament to
replace the ruptured ligament and restore the function of the ligament there. The semitendinosus or gracilis tendons of the hamstrings are most commonly used. In addition, the patellar tendon (the tendon that connects the kneecap to the shinbone) and the quadriceps tendon can also be used for grafting. In addition, although allograft tendons and artificial ligaments are also used for ACL reconstruction, I have not used them.
What exercises can I do after surgery? What can’t be done?
After full recovery, all sports can be performed. However, what kind of exercise can be performed during the postoperative period should be judged by the doctor after a comprehensive assessment based on the patient’s knee joint stability, muscle strength, and whether there are problems with the meniscus and cartilage.
How much does the surgery cost?
Currently, in the Institute of Sports Medicine of Peking University Third Hospital, ACL reconstruction costs between $17,000 and $21,000. If combined with other surgeries, the cost will increase.
